parodisation (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌpær.ə.daɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act or process of imitating the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
Examples
The film's success led to numerous parodisations by other comedians.
Parodisation is a common technique in satire.
Her latest novel is a clever parodisation of classic detective stories.
How to Use parodisation
- parodisation of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of imitating a specific style or work. — "The play was a hilarious parodisation of the original Shakespearean tragedy."
- successful parodisation (collocation)
- An imitation that effectively captures and exaggerates the target style. — "The comedian's successful parodisation of the politician went viral."
- clever parodisation (collocation)
- An imitation that is witty and skillfully executed. — "Her clever parodisation of pop music tropes delighted the audience."
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