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Which terms are used for the types of comedies shakespeare wrote?

* Romantic comedy: These plays focus on the love lives of young couples, often with humorous misunderstandings and obstacles. Examples include _A Midsummer Night's Dream_ and _Twelfth Night_.

* Farce: These plays are characterized by physical humor, slapstick comedy, and exaggerated characters. Examples include _The Comedy of Errors_ and _The Taming of the Shrew_.

* Satire: These plays use humor to criticize social or political institutions. Examples include _The Merry Wives of Windsor_ and _Troilus and Cressida_.

* Tragicomedy: These plays blend elements of comedy and tragedy, often with a bittersweet ending. Examples include _Measure for Measure_ and _The Winter's Tale_.

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