Parody
(noun)
- A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing.
- An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
Origin:
From the french word "parodie" which derived from the greek word "parÅidia" meaning "burlesque poem" or "burlesque song".
Examples:
- The movie was a parody of the popular detective novels.
- He wrote a parody of the famous poem.
- The song was a parody of the famous pop songs of the 80s.
- The TV show was a parody of the reality shows.
- The play was a parody of the classic Shakespeare's play.