This question is based on General Literary Principles A conscious imitation of a literary work by another with the aim of ridicule is
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Parody is a conscious imitation of a literary work by another with the aim of ridicule. It involves taking a well-known work, and exaggerating or changing certain aspects to create a humorous or satirical effect. The purpose of a parody is to make fun of the original work, while also commenting on social or political issues. Examples of parodies include "Scary Movie", which parodies horror movies, and "Weird Al" Yankovic's musical parodies of popular songs.