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    In addition to comically expressing themselves‚ Shane Dawson and Voltaire have also spoken out against the government‚ indicating their lack of trust in it. During the Age of Enlightenment‚ while all aspects of European life were being re-evaluated‚ Voltaire criticized the government officials that were in power at the time through his satirical writing. Some of this problematic writing included satirical poems in which Voltaire “[ridiculed] the incestuous love affairs of the new French regent‚ Philippe

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    A Modest Proposal is everything that a satirical story should be. It includes sarcasm and irony as Jonathan Swift takes us through a roller coaster ride to show us how the poor are treated miserably. The narrator begins by leading us down a path. He seems sincere and thinks it is a pity how everywhere you walk in the streets of Dublin you see the poor begging people for hand outs. He is seeking a solution to help the commonwealth. He appears to be a logical‚ educated person who makes it clear that

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    of catching its viewers’ attention‚ but also uses competition and catchy phrases to woo it’s viewers into buying their brand over other competing commericals. This specific commercial advertises CoverGirls Natureluxe Silk foundation using Taylor Swift. She is a perfect person to use in a commercial that is marketing their product towards teen girls. At only 22‚ Taylor has made a lucrative career out of writing songs about growing up and discovering yourself. Throughout the commercial she glows‚

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    Chair: (here) a Sedan Chair - a covered chair supported by poles‚ carried by two bearers. c. Deplorable: worthy of severe condemnation d. Episcopal: To do with (here appointed by) a bishop - the adjective refers to church administration at the time Swift wrote. e. Gibbet: Place where criminals are hanged. f. Importune: To ask for urgently or repeatedly g. Mandarin: Important official serving an oriental (originally Chinese) ruler‚ or any high official today. h. Papists: Supporters of the Pope‚ an

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    Tale of Cunegonde Chapter eight of the story “Candide‚ or Optimism” written by Voltaire‚ is the tale of Cunegonde after Candide discovered her to be alive‚ despite what he was told. Cunegonde’s story is very intense and full of unfortunate events. One of the most dreadful things that happened‚ we learned in the chapter before‚ that Cunegonde retells is the murder of her family by the Bulgars. In this instance‚ Voltaire adds some satire because the Bulgars knew that he had escaped from them. Candide

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    through his journey. Candide realizes that the world is more than Westphalia‚ and that Westphalia is not the best place in the world. Candide begins to apprehend that if he wants to live in the best world he must construct it. In the novel Candide by Voltaire‚ the characters Pangloss‚Cacambo‚ and Martin help contribute to Candide’s growth in different ways‚ such as Candide being heavily influenced by Pangloss philosophy at the start of the novel. Later‚ when Candide ventures across the world and meet

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    “Our Song”-Taylor Swift It all began freshman year of 2007‚ and the annual high school talent show was coming up. Poor little T Swift had no idea what to do‚ so she decided she’d write a cute little song about her relationship at the time‚ and then the pop country hit “Our Song” came to be. Taylor Swift had no intentions of this make shift song becoming anything special rather then something up beat and relatable to her fellow classmates‚ but then the exact opposite happened. When producing

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    How To Get Taylor Swift Updo Hairstyles Keyword: Taylor Swift Updo Hairstyles Taylor Swift is among the most famous pop‚ country musicians of now. As well as being known for her music‚ she’s also famous for her sense of her hair and design. This short article could possess the hints to be able to get the design that you’re after that you just have to have if you’re considering getting Taylor Swift updo hairstyles. Taylor Swift Updo Hairstyles You need to realize that she never goes overboard with

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    These are the reasons to love the country pop singer Taylor Swift: A. She is perfect B. A. C. B. D. All of the above You might think the reasons are ridiculous. But it is fact. BAM. Fact. How could you deny a universal truth (like seriously)? Okay‚ now let’s go to the serious part and look at the real reasons. 1. Her songs are relatable best example: You Belong With Me 2. Her songs are cheerful and decent best example: Stay Stay Stay 3. Her songs are hilariously ironic best example:

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    Tale of a Tub setion II‚ upon first reading this section I was drawn to its comedic and the manner in which the writer John Swift decided to convey his message. Needless to say‚ at first I was incredibly confused and found it quite difficult to understand the true meaning behind the three coats and the will given by the father to his three sons. However‚ as I continued reading I began to understand that the three coats had a more aligorical meaning and that Peter‚ Jack‚ and Martin represented demonations

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