​Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Concept)	LIST-II (Description)
A. Paparazzi	I. Making fun of someone in an indirect way
B. Parody	II. Audience rejection of meanings, values and opinions of authors
C. Radical reading	III. Serial drama genre
D. Soap opera	IV. Freelance photographers who stalk celebrities

​Choose the correct answer from the options given below:​

Correct option is D

The correct matching is (d):

• A-IV: Paparazzi are freelance photographers who stalk celebrities, taking candid or intrusive photos often without consent.

• B-I: Parody is a form of expression that makes fun of someone or something indirectly, usually by imitation with exaggeration or humor.

• C-II: Radical reading refers to the audience's rejection of the meanings, values, or opinions expressed by the authors in a text, offering an alternative or oppositional interpretation.

• D-III: Soap opera is a genre of serial drama, typically characterized by ongoing storylines focusing on personal and family relationships.

Information Booster:

1. Paparazzi are known for their persistent and often invasive pursuit of celebrity photographs for media outlets.

2. Parody uses humor, satire, or exaggeration to critique or comment on its subject indirectly.

3. Radical reading is a critical approach in literary theory where the audience actively resists or challenges the intended meaning of a text.

4. Soap operas originated as radio serials and evolved into TV dramas with continuous storylines and emotional plot twists.

5. Understanding these terms helps in media literacy and critical analysis of popular culture.

6. Each concept plays a distinct role in media, communication, and literary studies.