Question

the events in animal farm mirror the real - life events of the russian revolution and the birth of the soviet union. this aspect of the novel is an example of which literary technique?
irony
parody
reversal
ridicule

Explanation:

• Irony involves a contrast between expectation and reality. In Animal Farm, the animals' ideals (expectation) of a fair society contrast with the harsh reality of the pigs' tyranny.
• Parody mimics a work or style for comedic or satirical effect. Animal Farm parodies the Russian Revolution and Soviet Union, using animals to represent real - life figures and events.
• Reversal is a change in direction or position. While there are reversals in Animal Farm (e.g., the pigs becoming like humans), the overall mirroring of real - life events is more about parody.
• Ridicule is mocking. While Animal Farm mocks the Soviet system, the act of mirroring real - life events through a fictional, animal - based story is more accurately a parody.

Answer:

parody