Explain with examples, the mock-heroic elements in Mac Flecknoe.

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Mock-Heroic Elements in John Dryden's *Mac Flecknoe*

John Dryden’s *Mac Flecknoe*, published in 1678, is a notable example of the mock-heroic genre. This satirical poem parodies the epic form to ridicule Thomas Shadwell, a contemporary poet and Dryden’s rival. Dryden employs mock-heroic elements to undermine Shadwell’s literary pretensions and to highlight the absurdity of his work.

1. Elevated Style for Mundane Subjects:
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