
Caricature
Humor or Insult
A caricature aims to amuse but can offend if the exaggeration is disrespectful.

His caricature of the celebrity was funny to some, but others found it rude.
Exaggerated Features
Focus on prominent features or behaviors to understand what's exaggerated.

The caricature highlighted her laugh by drawing her with an enormous mouth.
Not Realistic
Remember that caricatures aren't meant to be accurate depictions.

The caricature with the giant ears was not a true representation of the principal.
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