Parodia
Definition
Parodia is the Spanish word for parody. It refers to a humorous or satirical imitation of a work, style, or genre. Parodies often exaggerate and mock the original source material.
Analogy
Think of parodia as a comedic impersonation. Just like how comedians imitate famous personalities to make people laugh, parodia imitates literary works to entertain readers through humor and satire.
Related terms
Satire: Satire is an essential element in parodia as it uses humor and irony to criticize or ridicule something.
Intertextuality: This term refers to the relationship between different texts where one text references or alludes to another.
Subversion: In the context of parodia, subversion means deliberately overturning or undermining the conventions and expectations of a particular genre or work.
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