Question

A literary or dramatic work that ridicules a subject either by presenting a solemn subject in an undignified style or an inconsequential subject in a dignified style is _____.

Elizabethan drama
satire
burlesque
pantomime
Restoration drama

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Burlesque

Explanation:

Burlesque is a literary work and dramatic work that represents a subject in an ironic and exaggerated way, it uses literary devices such as satire to make fun of a situation that can be socially correct as if it were a socially incorrect situation and the other way around. Burlesque is often used in theatre to mock common events and entertain the audience.