Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An act of copying the behavior or speech of other people.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2, i.e., Mimicry.
Correct Word: Mimicry
Meaning: The act of imitating someone’s speech or behavior, often for entertainment or mockery.
Example: His mimicry of the teacher made the whole class laugh.
Meaning of the other options:
Pedantry: Excessive concern with minor details or rules, especially in learning.
Oratory: The art or practice of public speaking.
Parody: A humorous or exaggerated imitation of a person, work, or style.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.