Caricature-Comedy Program

Caricatures can be insulting or complimentary and can serve a political purpose or be drawn solely for entertainment.The key difference between caricature and drawing a portrait of someone is the intentional distortion of the subject in caricature. These nouns denote artistic forms in which someone or something is imitated in an amusing and generally critical manner. A caricature grossly exaggerates a distinctive or striking feature with intent to ridicule: drew a caricature of the politician. Burlesque, which usually denotes a dramatic work, suggests outlandish mimicry and broad comedy to provoke laughter: a burlesque playing at the theater.Parody, travesty, and satire generally apply to written works. Parody employs the manner and style of a well-known work or writer for a ludicrous effect: wrote a parody of the famous novel.A travesty is a harshly distorted imitation: a travesty of morality.Satire usually involves ridiculing follies and vices: employs satire in her poetry.A lampoon is a malicious but broadly humorous satire: a lampoon authored by a standup comic.