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What is the key difference between parody and satire?
Satire aims to mock social issues, while parody mimics a specific work or style for comedic effect
Parody is always serious, while satire is humorous
Parody relies on exaggeration, while satire relies on understatement
Satire imitates a work’s style, while parody always involves sarcasm

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The key difference between parody and satire is that "satire aims to mock social issues, while parody mimics a specific work or style for comedic effect."

Parody focuses on imitating a particular work, style, or genre to create humor, often using exaggeration. In contrast, satire is a broader critique that often targets societal issues, politics, or human vices, using humor to provoke thought and promote change.