I'd like a bit of help when it comes to these concepts, apparently they require civilization, and culture. So I was hoping one of you guys can clarify. I'd like to see examples of them being used, if any is so king.
Wit
Irony
Ambiguity
Uh...
I'd like a bit of help when it comes to these concepts, apparently they require civilization, and culture. So I was hoping one of you guys can clarify. I'd like to see examples of them being used, if any is so king.
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Depending on who you place in the same situation, the characteristics of said incident change kaleidoscopically. In other words, there is one incident. However, there are as many stories explaining it as there are people involved in it.
— Gustav St. Germain
I snuggle the abundant bosom of irony.
Wit ain't bad either.
Ambiguity's a different beast.
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Isn't the poll a bit misleading? I mean you could theoretically have all of them. Wit's my favorite, though.
I am also asking for examples, guys. While stating preferences is welcome I'd love see how they are done.
Last edited by Knave; 04-24-10 at 09:42 PM.
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Depending on who you place in the same situation, the characteristics of said incident change kaleidoscopically. In other words, there is one incident. However, there are as many stories explaining it as there are people involved in it.
— Gustav St. Germain
It really depends on the context involved.
Situational irony for humor's sake can be compelling, but taken more seriously it can be tragic and beautiful. The former crops up all the time in my writing; the latter is a helluva lot harder and I can't really think of any times I've used it according to the strict definition. I could probably point to Caden's interactions with Veshua in the Laws of Wizardry, or even his whole run through the Henge Sorcerous. Maybe. Probably not, actually.
Wit is about the same. Done for humor's sake, awesome. Done for drama's sake, you'd better be as smart as the situation you're writing and hope your audience is too. Wit is the stuff of continuity to me.
Ambiguity is suitably Ambiguous. I don't make too much use of it because it annoys me most of the time. If you're trying to inspire speculation in an audience though, it can be very useful.
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how would someone use ambiguity?
Wit is saying 'YOUR MUM!' at the right time and getting away with it.
Ambiguity is not being sure who your mum is.
Irony is finding out you're sleeping with your mum.
And that for me was humor... i laughed, and it hurts... >_>Originally Posted by Duffy Bracken
“Be pure in soul rather than corrupted in mind.”
“Says the slave to the free man!”
I aim to please...
Just like YOUR MUM!
I find I use ya mum jokes inversely proportional to the amount of sleep I get. This rule also applies for 'that's what she said' and 'just like your girlfriend'.
These are facts.
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