Parody and Comedy Quiz

What is the definition of comedy?

• A form of entertainment that makes people laugh

• A type of tragedy

• A serious and somber performance

• A genre of music

Where does the word 'comedy' come from?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• English

Who was the first known 'comedian' from Ancient Greece?

• Aristophanes

• Socrates

• Plato

• Homer

How did the first known comedian from Ancient Greece use comedy?

• To attack politicians

• To criticize artists

• To mock philosophers

• To entertain the audience

What is the definition of parody?

• An imitation of a specific genre, artist, or writer for comedic effect

• A type of tragedy

• A serious and somber performance

• A genre of music

What is the meaning of the word 'hilarious'?

• Extremely funny

• Extremely sad

• Extremely boring

• Extremely serious

What is a sketch in comedy?

• A short, humorous play or performance

• A type of drawing

• A type of dance

• A type of poem

What is the definition of satire?

• The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose people's stupidity or vices

• A type of tragedy

• A serious and somber performance

• A genre of music

Which of the following is a parody of Michael Jackson's 'Beat It'?

• Weird Al - 'Eat It'

• Miley Cyrus - 'Party in the USA'

• Weird Al - 'Party in the CIA'

• None of the above

Which of the following is a parody of Miley Cyrus' 'Party in the USA'?

• Weird Al - 'Eat It'

• Michael Jackson - 'Beat It'

• Weird Al - 'Party in the CIA'

• None of the above