Definition: a strong intellectual capacity marked by clever humor. Characters in Literature: Professor McGonagall (Harry Potter); Dr. Watson & Sherlock Holmes (same); Elizabeth Bennett (Pride and Prejudice) Common Portrayals: Comedians, sitcom actors, talk show hosts, political satirists, college professors, Court Jesters Clichés to Avoid: Overly intellectual wit that becomes a private joke because it requires doctorate level of […]