WorksheetsParody
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
American Gothic (image A) is a 1930 painting by Grant Wood. He was inspired to paint what is now known as the American Gothic House in Eldon, Iowa.
Which image would be considered a parody?
A
B
C
Scary Movie, Saturday Night Live, Shaun of the Dead, Spaceballs, Walk Hard
personification
consonance
diction
parody
A funny or exaggerated imitation of something
affable
parody
gala
joke
A composition humorously imitating another, usually serious, piece of work.
Parody
Dramatic Irony
Hyperbole
Sarcasm
Of what is the picture an example?
hyperbole
understatement
parody
inversion
What is this image satirizing?
the lack of education for young children
the danger of playgrounds
the overuse of technology today
the expense of iPhones today
To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen
exaggeration
understatement
situational irony
satire
Which of the following is a humorous imitation of a serious piece of work?
Satire
Parody
Irony
Metaphor
What is the primary purpose of a parody?
To inform
To entertain
To persuade
To describe
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a parody?
Serious tone
Humor
Imitation
Exaggeration
In literature, a parody often serves to:
Critique the original work
Praise the original work
Ignore the original work
Replicate the original work
Which of the following best describes a parody?
A serious critique
A humorous imitation
A factual report
A dramatic monologue
Which term refers to a work that mimics the style of another for comic effect?
Parody
Allegory
Sonnet
Elegy
What is a common element found in parodies?
Solemnity
Exaggeration
Literal interpretation
Monotony
Which of the following is an example of a parody?
A news report
A comedy sketch mimicking a popular movie
A scientific article
A historical documentary
