Question

which phrase defines \parody\ best?
qualities that make something laughable or amusing

the difference between what is said and what is meant

a work intended to imitate characteristics or style for comic effect

a thing that represents or stands for something else

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• First option: Defines "humor" or "comical qualities", not "parody".
• Second option: Defines "irony", not "parody".
• Third option: A "parody" is a work that imitates another's style/characteristics for comic effect, which matches this description.
• Fourth option: Defines "symbol", not "parody".

Answer:

C. a work intended to imitate characteristics or style for comic effect