JAMB Literature in English 2009 Question 33

Question 33

Literary Terms and Devices

A conscious imitation of a literary work by another with the aim of ridicule is

  1. A.mimesis
  2. B.performance
  3. C.mockery
  4. D.parody.
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Answer: D (parody.)

Explanation

A parody imitates another work in order to make fun of it.