A mock epic is a satirical literary form that parodies the conventions of epic poetry. It typically takes a trivial subject and treats it with the grand style and seriousness characteristic of traditional epics, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. By exaggerating the importance of minor events or characters, mock epics often critique societal norms or literary conventions. A famous example is Alexander Pope's "The Rape of the Lock."
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