The joke works precisely because the character treats the metaphor as an instruction while the viewer recognises its figurative meaning.
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No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Ten żart działa właśnie dlatego, że bohater traktuje metaforę jak instrukcję, podczas gdy widz rozpoznaje jej przenośny sens.
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The joke works precisely because the character treats the metaphor as an instruction while the viewer recognises its figurative meaning.
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EN · C2- A
Why does the viewer laugh while the character stays serious?
Dlaczego widz się śmieje, a bohater jest poważny?
- B
The joke works precisely because the character treats the metaphor as an instruction while the viewer recognises its figurative meaning.
Ten żart działa właśnie dlatego, że bohater traktuje metaforę jak instrukcję, podczas gdy widz rozpoznaje jej przenośny sens.
- A
What do you suggest, then?
Co zatem proponujesz?
- B
Let’s identify where the literal and figurative meanings collide.
Wskażmy moment zderzenia sensu dosłownego z przenośnym.
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- A
How shall we compare the different perspectives in this conversation?
Jak porównamy różne perspektywy tej rozmowy?
- B
The joke works precisely because the character treats the metaphor as an instruction while the viewer recognises its figurative meaning.
Ten żart działa właśnie dlatego, że bohater traktuje metaforę jak instrukcję, podczas gdy widz rozpoznaje jej przenośny sens.
- A
How will you clarify that to avoid a misunderstanding?
Jak doprecyzujesz to, żeby uniknąć nieporozumienia?
- B
I’ll point to a specific detail and ask how the other person understands it.
Wskażę konkretny szczegół i zapytam, jak rozumie go druga strona.
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Examples of use
Wyjaśnienie humoru opartego na dosłownym odczytaniu.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Explaining humour based on a literal reading.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Humor durch wörtliche Auslegung erklären.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Explicar el humor basado en una lectura literal.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Объяснение юмора на основе буквального прочтения.
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