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AH020387 Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Travsty VS Parody

What is the difference between travesty and parody?
  

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'Travesty' functions as both a noun and a verb. In its noun form, it basically means that something is inferior in quality and is a grotesque imitation of the original. There is no humor implied with a travesty.

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  • 'Travesty' functions as both a noun and a verb.
  • In its noun form, it basically means that something is inferior in quality and is a grotesque imitation of the original.
  • There is no humor implied with a travesty.
  • A parody is any humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or a composition.
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'Travesty' functions as both a noun and a verb. In its noun form, it basically means that something is inferior in quality and is a grotesque imitation of the original. There is no humor implied with a travesty.

A parody is any humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or a composition.
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