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How Do Masks Have The Power To Hide Their Identity
Masks have the power to hide the identity of someone. They also have the power to change the identity of someone, allowing them to hide their real characters. When someone puts on a mask, it changes their voice, appearance, and other physical features. However, it may also change the way they act, the way they feel, and how they interact with people. At times, people may use masks to commit acts of violence. For example, in many bank robberies people may wear masks such as the Presidents of the U.S. , to make a statement against the United States for example. Or perhaps clown masks would be used to frighten / terrorize people even more in a bank or store. Masks are also a way of not fully revealing your face to someone, or not fully looking

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