EN · C2

The scene's comedy lies in the mismatch between the seriousness of the stated goal and the banality of the means the character uses to pursue it.

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Komizm sceny polega na rozbieżności między powagą deklarowanego celu a banalnością środków, którymi bohater próbuje go osiągnąć.

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Flashcard #2977 · C2

The scene's comedy lies in the mismatch between the seriousness of the stated goal and the banality of the means the character uses to pursue it.

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EN · C2
  1. A

    Why does this serious scene make us laugh?

    Dlaczego ta poważna scena wywołuje śmiech?

  2. B

    The scene's comedy lies in the mismatch between the seriousness of the stated goal and the banality of the means the character uses to pursue it.

    Komizm sceny polega na rozbieżności między powagą deklarowanego celu a banalnością środków, którymi bohater próbuje go osiągnąć.

  3. A

    What do you suggest, then?

    Co zatem proponujesz?

  4. B

    Let’s compare the character’s aim with the means used.

    Zestawmy cel bohatera ze środkami, których używa.

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Translations

Examples of use

Polish

Formułowanie złożonych interpretacji dzieła i jego odbioru.

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English

Formulating complex interpretations of a work and its reception.

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German

Komplexe Deutungen eines Werks und seiner Rezeption formulieren.

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Spanish

Formular interpretaciones complejas de una obra y de su recepción.

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Russian

Формулирование сложных интерпретаций произведения и его восприятия.

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