(A) A composition that imitates or misrepresents a style → (II) Parody - A parody is a humorous or satirical imitation of a literary or artistic work/style.
(B) A trite or obvious remark → (IV) Cliché - A cliché is an overused, predictable phrase or expression that has lost its original impact.
(C) A statement that contradicts itself → (I) Paradox - A paradox is a seemingly self-contradictory statement that may reveal a deeper truth (e.g., "less is more").
(D) An incongruity between what is expected and what occurs → (III) Irony - Irony involves a contrast or gap between expectation and reality, what is said and what is meant, or appearance and truth.
Hence, Option 4: (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) → This correctly matches all four literary terms with their precise definitions → correct