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June 2026 View PDF

THE 6 QUESTIONS OF JOKE WRITING

While writing a joke, ask yourself the basic Who, What, Where, When, Why and How questions, and consider the following:

  • Gender
  • Location
  • Age
  • Time of day
  • Day of week
  • Weather
  • When it happened (era)
  • Clothing
  • Quantity
  • Ownership
  • Intention
  • Usual tools used
  • Origin
  • Vehicles
  • Occupations usually associated
  • Weight
  • Height
  • Breed
  • Sound
  • Smell
  • Procedure

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