Question

Which statement best defines a parody?

a. A literary form or technique in which humor or irony is used to criticize people's foolishness, vices, or other shortcomings.
b. A humorous imitation of another artist or genre.
c. A literary device which employs exaggerated language to create a discrepancy between the characters and the words used.
d. Imbuing human qualities to non-human things.

Answer 1

I believe the correct answer is A because the primary intention of a parody is to ridicule someone.

Answer 2

Answer: B) A humorous imitation of another artist or genre.

Explanation: the definition of a parody is an imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration to produce a comic effect. We can find parodies in writing, music, art, speech, drama, etc. From the given options, the statemente that best defines a parody is the corresponding to option A: a parody is a humorous imitation of another artist or genre.