Word play

Question 1

What is irony

Answer 1

Using words with the intended meanings that are different from, or even opposite of, their literal meanings; often conveyed by the tone of delivery

Question 2

Parody

Answer 2

The deliberate exaggeration of particular textual features of another work for humorous effect

Question 3

Pun

Answer 3

A play on words, creating humour or irony through the fact that words have 2 or more meanings

Question 4

Satire

Answer 4

Using humour or parody to draw attention to human flaws