ParodParodyyA literary or artistic

work that imitates the style or ideas of another work in an exaggerated or a ridiculous way for

comic effect.

Person Example:

Tina Tina FeyFey

Sarah Sarah PalinPalin

Amy Amy PoehlerPoehler

Hillary Hillary ClintonClinton

Person Example:

Movie Examples:

Movie/SNL Example:A Parody of the movie

Twilight from SNL: “Firelight.” replacing

Vampires with Frankenstein,

Werewolves with Lomax.

Song Example:Weird Al Yankovic’s Parody of “Eat It” from Michael

Jackson’s “Beat It.”

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Example:Sesame Street’s “A’s Anatomy”

Parody

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Of Mice and Men Example:Unfortunately…we can’t view this at school! But go online at home, and Google the SNL (James

Franco) OMAM Parody…Very Funny!

Assignment:Now it’s your turn!

Decide whether you want to do a Song, or a

Fairy Tale Parody…Choose ONE!Follow the instructions

on your worksheet, and start writing!DUE: Monday, 25 April!