Parody

Parody is

• an in-depth study of a well known piece of work.

• an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for criticism or to make a political statement.

• an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

• something that is in popular culture.

My Phonies costing $40 is a __________.

• good idea.

• real thing.

• parody of Apple.

• satire of Apple.

Which image would be considered a satire of American Gothic by making a statement about the housing crisis?

• A

• B

• C

Check all that apply. My Phonies costing $40 on The Simpsons is making a statement that

• they are a quality product.

• Apple is overpriced.

• people will care about the status of having Apple products.

An exaggerated imitation of a serious work for humorous purposes. It borrows words or phrases from an original and pokes fun at it.

• Parody

• Clause

• Pun

• Classicism

 an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.

• Parody

• Hyperbole

• Oxymoron

• Paradox

What role does parody play in satire?

• To provide a straightforward retelling of events

• To mimic the style of another work for humorous effect and critique

• To offer a serious homage to another work

• To avoid any form of criticism or commentary

Which element is crucial for interpreting parody in literature?

• Understanding the original work that is being imitated

• Knowing the biography of the author

• Recognizing the historical context of the publication date

• Familiarity with different literary genres

How does parody differ from other forms of satire?

• It relies solely on humor without any critical intent

• It is a form of praise rather than criticism

• It imitates the style of the subject to ridicule or comment on it

• It uses direct statements rather than indirect suggestions

In Johnny Bravo "Johnny Be Real Good," Timmy makes his dad wear squeaky shoes because "he likes it." This is an example of a ________ of The Twilight Zone's "It's a Good Life."

• satire

• parody