Select the option with the appropriate word for the given group of words. An exaggerated picture of a person to create a comic effect

Appeared in: CGHS SSC - 2018

Explanation

A caricature is defined as a humorous drawing that exaggerates a person's physical features or characteristics for comic effect.
This aligns perfectly with the question's description of an 'exaggerated picture of a person to create a comic effect'.
The primary purpose of a caricature is not realism but to create a funny or satirical commentary.

Option B: A portrait aims to capture a realistic and accurate likeness of a person, focusing on their true appearance rather than exaggeration.
Option C: Fresco is a technique of painting on wet plaster. It describes the method and medium, not the subject's style or whether it is exaggerated.
Option D: A mural is any large-scale artwork painted or applied directly onto a wall, ceiling, or other large permanent surface. It describes the location and scale, not the style of depiction.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Vocabulary and Art Terminology as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general knowledge question testing vocabulary related to art. It does not have direct clinical relevance to nursing practice.
Understanding different forms of communication, including visual arts, can be part of holistic patient-centered care, but this specific terminology is not a core nursing competency.
What if the question was about medical illustration? Then, terms like 'anatomical drawing' or 'schematic' would be more relevant, emphasizing accuracy over artistic style for educational and clinical purposes.

How to Approach the Question

First, analyze the definition provided in the question: 'An exaggerated picture of a person to create a comic effect'.
Break down the key components: 1) picture of a person, 2) exaggerated, and 3) for comic effect.
Evaluate each option against this definition.
A 'Portrait' is a picture of a person, but its goal is realism, not exaggeration.
'Fresco' and 'Mural' describe the medium and location of the art (painting on a wall), not the style of depicting the person.
'Caricature' specifically means an exaggerated, often humorous, depiction. This matches all key components of the definition.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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E6 Nursing Education & Educational TechnologySuresh k Sharma (pp 21-557 of 572) p. 309-311

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