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Parody - GCSE English Language Definition

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A parody is a literary or artistic work that imitates the style, tone, or subject matter of another work, often for comic effect or to critique the original. In the context of a GCSE English Language or Literature course, students might study how parody is used to poke fun at well-known texts, genres, or cultural phenomena, thereby highlighting or exaggerating certain features to produce humour or social commentary. Parodies often rely on the audience's familiarity with the original work to achieve their humorous or critical impact, making them an effective tool for both entertainment and insightful critique.

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Deb Orrock

Reviewer: Deb Orrock

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Deb is a graduate of Lancaster University and The University of Wolverhampton. After some time travelling and a successful career in the travel industry, she re-trained in education, specialising in literacy. She has over 16 years’ experience of working in education, teaching English Literature, English Language, Functional Skills English, ESOL and on Access to HE courses. She has also held curriculum and quality manager roles, and worked with organisations on embedding literacy and numeracy into vocational curriculums. She most recently managed a post-16 English curriculum as well as writing educational content and resources.

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