Neutral: Sarah told the funniest joke. (Intention: Emphasize that Sarah, rather than someone else, told it.), The punchline made everyone laugh. (Intention: Emphasize what caused the laughter.), I only want to have a good laugh. (Emphasize that this is the only thing you want.), His delivery makes his jokes funny. (Intention: Emphasize how he tells the jokes.), The ending annoyed me most. (Intention: Emphasize the ending.), John started laughing first. (Intention: Emphasize John, because everyone else started later.), I need you to listen to me. (Intention: Emphasize that listening is the only thing you need.), She tells jokes in a very unusual way. (Intention: Emphasize how she tells jokes.), His reaction made the situation funny. (Intention: Emphasize what made the situation funny.), I really enjoy sarcastic humour. (Intention: Emphasize what you enjoy.), We need one person to tell a joke. (Intention: Emphasize that this is the only thing necessary.), The way he keeps a straight face makes the joke funny. (Intention: Emphasize his way of keeping a straight face.), Maria's story made me laugh the most. (Intention: Emphasize Maria's story.), They laughed because of the absurd situation. (Intention: Emphasize the reason/cause.), I want people to stop taking everything so seriously. (Intention: Emphasize that this is the only thing you want.), Tom's sarcastic comment caused the argument. (Intention: Emphasize Tom's comment.), She makes everyone laugh because of her timing. (Intention: Emphasize what makes her funny.), I hate people laughing at inappropriate moments. (Intention: Emphasize what you hate.), He tells stories in a way that makes everyone laugh. (Intention: Emphasize the way he tells stories.), I only need five minutes. (Intention: Emphasize that five minutes is all you need.)

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