The correct answer is (A) A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious written or musical composition; the genre of literary work represented by such imitations. Also, any humorous, satirical, or burlesque imitation of a person, event, production, etc.

Parody comes from Greek paroidia (mocking poem).

Examples of use:

• The television comedy was a parody of a Tom Clancy book.
• A popular television drama was the subject of a parody last week.