JAMB Literature in English 2008 Question 40

Question 40

Literary Terms and Devices

A literary work which imitates another in a distorted form is called

  1. A.exodium
  2. B.isocohen
  3. C.metonymy
  4. D.burlesque.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (burlesque.)

Explanation

A burlesque mocks a serious work by imitating it in an exaggerated or distorted way.