Which term denotes a humorous imitation of another work?

Which term denotes a humorous imitation of another work?

• A. A parody
• B. An epic
• C. A myth
• D. A farce

Answer: (A)

Parody is a humorous imitation of another work, using recognizable style, characters, or situations from the original to create comedy or critique. The humor comes from exaggerating or twisting these familiar elements, so readers recognize the source while seeing it in a playful new light. This sets parody apart from other terms: an epic is a long heroic narrative about grand adventures; a myth is a traditional story explaining beliefs or origins; a farce is a light, physical-comedy form that relies on exaggerated situations rather than imitating a specific work.

Parody is a humorous imitation of another work, using recognizable style, characters, or situations from the original to create comedy or critique. The humor comes from exaggerating or twisting these familiar elements, so readers recognize the source while seeing it in a playful new light. This sets parody apart from other terms: an epic is a long heroic narrative about grand adventures; a myth is a traditional story explaining beliefs or origins; a farce is a light, physical-comedy form that relies on exaggerated situations rather than imitating a specific work.