Question

the events in animal farm mirror the real-life events of the russian revolution and the birth of the soviet union. this aspect of the novel is an example of which literary technique?
○ irony
○ parody
○ reversal
○ ridicule

Explanation:

• Irony: Involves a contrast between expectation and reality, not matching the mirroring of real - life events here.
• Parody: A work that imitates another (or real - life events) for comic or critical effect. "Animal Farm" parodies the Russian Revolution and Soviet Union's birth by using animal characters and farm events to mirror real - life political events.
• Reversal: Typically about a change in fortune or situation, not about mirroring real - life events.
• Ridicule: Focuses on mocking, while "Animal Farm" is more about imitating real - life events (in a parodic way) rather than just mocking.

Answer:

B. parody