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Read the following quote by Groucho Marx:

"One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I don't know."

1. Look at the first sentence without reading the second one. Do you find it funny on its own?
A. Yes
B. No

2. How does the writer create humor with the second sentence? Select the two best answers.
A. By describing the subject in more detail
B. By playing on the reader's assumptions from the first sentence
C. By drawing attention to a purposely misleading statement



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Final answer:

The first sentence is funny on its own, and humor in the second sentence is created by playing on assumptions and presenting a misleading statement.


Explanation:

Yes, the first sentence of the quote by Groucho Marx is funny on its own due to its unexpected and absurd nature.

The writer creates humor with the second sentence by playing on the reader's assumptions from the first sentence and drawing attention to a purposely misleading statement. Through this, a comedic twist is introduced, enhancing the overall humor of the quote.


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