2. A LITERARY DEVICE THAT BLENDS A CRITICAL ATTITUDE WITH HUMOR AND WIT TO POINT OUT HOW INSTITUTIONS OR SOCIETY MAY BE IMPROVED

3. To enlarge, increase, or represent something beyond normal bounds so that it becomes ridiculous and its faults can be seen.

6. To imitate the techniques and/or style of some person, place, or thing.

9. REVERSAL To present the opposite of the normal order

10. HEADLINES FROM THE ONION Americans Bravely Go To Polls Despite Threat Of Electing Congress Trapped Chilean Miners Considering How Funny It Would Be If They All Died Right As Rescuers Completed Tunnel Jennifer Aniston Adopts 33-Year-Old Boyfriend From Africa Correction The Onion incorrectly stated that third prize in our upcoming subscription-sales contest is you're fired. In fact, once we reach our quota, we intend to fire all our salespeople. The Onion regrets the error.

12. INCONGRUITY To present things that are out of place or are absurd in relation to its surroundings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFhyqGTgFH8&feature=related