comedy - n. a play, movie, television program, novel, etc., that is meant to make people laugh

drama - n. a play, movie, television show, or radio show that is about a serious subject and is not meant to make the audience laugh

encourage - v. to make (someone) more likely to do something

applause - v. a show of approval or appreciation at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., in which people strike their hands together over and over