In a "well-told" joke,
A)the unconventional and conventional definitions of reality are given so quickly that people will not understand the difference.
B)there is a very sharp contrast between the conventional and unconventional definitions of reality.
C)the conventional and unconventional definitions of reality are virtually the same.
D)the conventional and unconventional definitions of reality are confused.

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A well-told joke often uses a punchline that reveals a sharp contrast between what the listener expects based on conventional reality and what actually happens or is said in the joke. This contrast usually creates the humor and surprise in the joke.

In a "Well-Told" Joke