I make it no secret that I personally despise satire. I feel it’s just another way of avoiding uncomfortable topics‚ and instead takes advantage of serious issues to mock and ridicule people and groups. Satire in politics and social issues doesn’t solve any problems‚ it benefits one person or group. Its comedy preaches to those who believe a certain way and alienates those who don’t. If you joke about‚ or make light of a serious topic‚ rather than properly addressing it‚ then it’s not solving the
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adult and teen satire. But it mostly‚ pokes fun at the stereotypical advice and coaching given to youth through the use of firearms. However‚ the last sentence has a much darker and more of a bitter tone‚ and attacks the teachings he has just mocked‚ “Build your character thoughtfully and painstakingly upon these precepts‚ and by and by‚ when you have got it built‚ you will be surprised and gratified to see how nicely and sharply it resembles everybody else’s.” Twain uses satire in describing the
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Responding to Society with Satire Satirical essays are often written about controversial topics to try to persuade the reader to agree with the writer’s point of view. However‚ unlike traditional persuasive essays where the writer takes a serious tone and talks about the true merits of his/her point of view‚ satirical essays are written sarcastically in order to mock and point out flaws in the opposing point of view. In a famous example‚ “Letter to a Royal Academy‚” Ben Franklin jokingly suggests
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experienced a disability‚ live with disabilities or someone you love has to live with it‚ is difficult to understand or to care about; I think this is the position of Mr. Trump‚ he does not care or even mention on his campaign about Autism‚ that is not a topic of his interest‚ on the other hand‚ Hillary talks about how many American children and their families need help. More than 3.5 million Americans are believed to have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—including an estimated one in every 68 children. And
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Aime farfan English 12B Ms. Wright April 29‚ 2013 Who is the real monster? In all stories there are many roles to play but the most important roles is the role of the bad guy and what he/she bring to the story. The bad guy role is played by the monster or at least that what your make to believe in the story he is created by victor a man who’s purpose was to create life or was it society who judged the monster for being what he was created to be. The question remains who is the real monster
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When the word "cheerleader" comes to mind‚ many think of skinny blondes shouting "go team" while waving pom-poms in the air in short and skimpy shorts. Well‚ its true. All cheerleaders are meant to do is help get the fans more into the basketball and football game. So‚ what’s the purpose of these dumb blondes? Absolutely nothing. To make it onto this squad you need only a few credentials: you must be close to failing (actually failing will get you kicked off by the administration)‚ dye your hair
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November 29‚ 2011 No Basketball Anymore When most Americans hear the abbreviation “NBA” they think of the National Basketball Association‚ but when I hear “NBA” I think of three simple words: No Basketball Anymore. And see that is exactly what I propose should happen. It seems that the never-ending NBA lockout has become quite a troublesome part of many American’s lives. The stress of always wondering when they get to watch their favorite sport again is overwhelming and the financial toll it has
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Lauren Bartolotta Ms. Decap English 10 January 17 2014 Unemployment Proposal Unemployment rates are skyrocketing. According to the Internet‚ 12% of the U.S. population is unemployed. Unemployment not only effects the lives of the unemployed‚ but their families and communities too. The stress of unemployment can lead to declines in individual and family well-being and could potentially effect the outcomes of their children. Widespread unemployment in neighborhoods reduces resources‚ which may
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Cosmetics are bought‚ sold‚ and used every day in all areas of the world. They are a part of people’s every day personal hygiene‚ part of their routine before they leave the house. Cosmetics change the way people look‚ help them feel that they are good enough to go out into the world and be seen by people. They are believed to be essential‚ but this comes at a cost. The cost is often times the life of an animal. A poor innocent animal that has to be used to make sure these products are safe for people
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In some ways that I procrastinate is doing the dishes or doing my homework or doing chores‚ pretty much anything that involves me getting up and doing something. I believe I procrastinate like once in awhile‚ for an example my mom asked me to do the dishes at 3:00 in the afternoon I would do it around 3:10‚ it may seem like I am lazy but i really am not‚ I mean what teenager wants to wash the dishes. the only time I don’t procrastinate is when I want something‚ i’m pretty sure every teenager does
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