Parody and Close Reading

What Is Close Reading? Close reading is a method of analyzing a text by paying meticulous attention to details such as language, structure, and themes. It is a crucial tool in literary and media studies for understanding the nuances and complexities of a text. Definition of Parody Parody is a form of satire that imitates … Read more

Scott Dikkers on Parody

The following is an excerpt from How To Write Funny: Your Serious, Step-By-Step Blueprint For Creating Incredibly, Irresistibly, Successfully Hilarious Writing by Scott Dikkers (full citation below). Parody Parody is making fun of another entertainment or information product. Any piece of writing, type of presentation, or anything intended to be presented to the public in … Read more

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