Some examples of these comedy types are as follows.

1. Situational comedy: It is also called a sitcom and comprises a comedy play and characters playing episodes after episodes.
2. Romantic comedy: It is a sub-genre of comedy comprising light - hearted themes and humorous plots.
3. Physical comedy: Also called ‘slapstick’, it is a physical comedy comprising body movements, clowning and making faces.
4. Farce: This comedy uses exaggeration of the situation.
5. Satire: ridicules vices, follies and foibles with the purpose to correct them.