mock-heroic

• Sustantivo que designa un estilo o obra literaria satírica que imita la manera solemne y elevada de la poesía o épica heroica para lograr un efecto cómico o crítico.

A noun referring to a satirical literary style or work that imitates the grand, elevated manner of heroic poetry or epic for comic or critical effect.

1. Satirical imitation of heroic verseC2formalart

   A literary work that uses the style and conventions of epic or heroic poetry to treat trivial or ridiculous subjects, often for satirical effect.

   heroicómico

   • Alexander Pope's 'The Rape of the Lock' is a famous example of mock-heroic.
   • The poem employs mock-heroic language to describe a petty quarrel.
   • In mock-heroic fashion, the author compares a lost button to the fall of Troy.