Naqizeh and Parody

Naqizeh, as one of the basic techniques in satire, is the equivalent of parody in western literature. But they are different in many aspects. In Persian literature all of the terms such as parody, burlesque and travesty fall under the rubric of Naqizeh, and Naqizeh has the overall connotation of these terms. By considering different expressions in the domain of Naqizeh, the present article argues that "burlesque" is a better equivalent of Naqizeh than "parody", although we have used Naqizeh in its ordinary and usual meaning.