Which postmodern literary technique involves the mixing of high and low culture, or the imitation of various styles without the satirical intent of parody?
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Correct answer: Pastiche
Pastiche is a 'blank parody' that borrows styles from the past without necessarily mocking them. It reflects the postmodern view that original style is no longer possible, only the recombination of existing forms.
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