one-liner
comedy
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A one-liner is a brief, witty remark or joke intended to cause laughter. It is a form of comedy, which is a genre of drama or other art form designed to amuse.123
Comedy's purpose, according to Aristotle, is to reflect society's follies and vices in the hope of correcting them. Laughter, in this context, serves to bring individuals back into conformity with societal norms when they deviate. One-liners can be skillfully incorporated into speeches or conversations to add humor and lighten the mood.312
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