What was one of Holberg's significant contributions to comedy?
Developing slapstick
Introducing parody
Creating character archetypes
Using special effects
Answer
One of Holberg's significant contributions to comedy was creating character archetypes that are still used today. These archetypes include the miser, the braggart, and the pedant. Holberg's archetypes are often exaggerated and satirical, and they poke fun at human nature.
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