This question is based on General Literary Principles.
A humorous scene, incident or speech in the course of a serious fiction or drama is a
- play-within-the-play
- comic scene
-
comic relief
- tragi-comedy
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Comic relief is a humorous scene, incident, or speech that appears in a serious work of fiction or drama. It is used to provide a temporary break from the tension or seriousness of the story and to enhance the overall impact of the dramatic elements.