Question

State whether true or false:
Parody and satire are very similar: both use comedy to criticize or question an original thing or idea.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

A parody is a work created to imitate, make fun of, or comment on an original work—its subject, author, style, or some other target—by means of satiric or ironic imitation whereas a satire uses ridicule, sarcasm, humor, irony, or exaggeration, to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. In this context, we can conclude that parody and satire are similar and that the given statement is true. Option A is the answer.