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A humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature is known as a(n):

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Satire and/or Parody
Satire only
Comedy
Science fiction

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It is actually none of those choices. The correct answer is actually Burlesque. A Burlesque is a humorous imitation of a serious work of literature. The humor often arises from the incongruity between the imitation and the work being imitated.

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