Humour: English Chapter 7 Class 12: Exercise, Summary and PDF

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Summary

The chapter Humour explores the science and social significance of laughter. It presents findings from neuroscientist Sophie Scott, who explains that laughter is a complex, universal human behavior that often has more to do with social bonding than humor itself. Through studies across cultures, it’s shown that laughter is contagious, meaningful, and vital for relationships, acting as a painkiller and a stress reliever. The chapter also dives into emotions related to laughter, contrasts humor with other emotional responses, and discusses how laughter plays an important role in communication, even among couples and in public performances like stand-up comedy. Exercises reinforce vocabulary, emotional understanding, grammar (adverbs of frequency), and personal reflection through writing.

Key Takeaways

Laughter is universal and one of the most misunderstood behaviors.
It serves social bonding purposes rather than always being about humor.
Couples who laugh together tend to have longer-lasting relationships.
Laughter acts as a painkiller, thanks to the release of endorphins.
People may laugh or giggle during pain or awkwardness as a coping mechanism.
Laughter is contagious, especially in crowds, which comedians use to their advantage.
Babies and adults alike share two emotional expressions: crying and laughter.
Emotional expressions like fear, anger, disgust, happiness, sadness, surprise, relief, and triumph have specific definitions and social roles.
Grammar focus: frequency adverbs like “often,” “sometimes,” and “never.”
Writing tasks explore personal reflection, like describing a favorite comedian (e.g., Charlie Chaplin).