- Irony: The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
- Parody: A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing.
- Caricature: A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.
- Burlesque: A literary, dramatic, or musical work that makes fun of a serious subject.
- Grotesque: A style of art characterized by the use of fantastic and often grotesque imagery.
- Exaggeration: To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds or the truth, typically for humorous or dramatic effect.
- Ridicule: The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior.
- Invective: A forceful and often abusive attack in speech or writing.
- Sarcasm: The use of irony, usually in the form of mockery, to convey contempt or disdain.