What is another word for mockheroic?
Pronunciation: [mˌɒkhi͡əɹˈə͡ʊɪk] (IPA) 
Mockheroic is a literary device used to deride or satirize a grandiose or heroic style of writing. Some synonyms for mockheroic include burlesque, parody, lampoon, and travesty. A burlesque is a work of art that ridicules a serious subject by exaggerating it in an absurd manner. Parody is a humorous imitation of something, often using exaggerated or distorted elements to make fun of it. A lampoon is a sharp satire directed at an individual or a group of people. A travesty is a grotesque, exaggerated, or ridiculous imitation of something. All these synonyms for mockheroic demonstrate the ability of literature to challenge traditional literary styles and express humor and satire in new and inventive ways.
