Sense of Humor by Damon Runyon
Aim: How does Damon Runyon's story
justify the title "Sense of Humor"?
Motivational Activities:
Do Now: In your journal describe your
understanding of " sense of humor". Give an example.
Procedure:
New Vocabulary :
- extrapolate: 1.to infer (values of a
variable in an unobserved interval) from values within an already observed
interval
2 a : to project, extend, or expand (known data or experience)
into an area not known or experienced so as to arrive at a usually conjectural
knowledge of the unknown area 3. to predict by projecting past experience or
known data 4. to perform the act or process of
- Scowl: v. to contract the brow in an
expression of displeasure
- daffy: CRAZY,
FOOLISH
- scraggy: tree stump, uneven ground, bush
-rough and jagged
- gendarmes: policeman
Study Questions
- Who is Joe the Joker? What is he famous for ?
- What is "hot foot"?
- Who is Frankie Ferocious? What does this name
suggest about who he is?
- What did Joe the Joker do to Frankie Ferocious?
- What did he do to the narrator? How does the
narrator respond to it? What changed his attitude towards Joe the Joker's
joke?
- Who is Rosa? What happened between her and Joe
the Joker? Why did he laugh about it?
- How does the narrator feel about Joe the Joker
's loss of Rosa?
- Where in the story does Joe demonstrate his
sense of humor? Give two examples.
- What is "sacking a guy"? Who does it?
- What happened to Joe's brother Freddy? How did
it happen? Why do you think it happened? What role did Rosa play in this
incident?
- According to Joe, what joke is he going to play
on Frankie Ferocious?
- How did the story end? How does the ending make
you feel? Did you laugh ? Why or why not?
- How is Joe's sense of humor ultimately expressed
in end of the story?
HW# 13
Write a humorous story about someone you know or a situation you have
experienced. Remember you are writing a story of humor-no insult.