The old adage “it’s not what you say but how you say it,” is the very essence of communicating humor. Tone of voice is all-important. People respond more to the tone than to the words. The funniest joke in the world will not receive its just due when obstructed by poor delivery.
Delivery is the articulating of words in manner or style that is convincing, authoritative, dramatic and entertaining.
In delivering a joke, listeners respond strongly to the tone used by the joke teller. The storyteller must get the essence of the subject matter across in a simple and direct manner. This is particularly important in verbal communication, but especially critical when the goal is to evoke laughter.
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