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The lowest form of wit? Nah.
Because the world needs more laughs, my Satire Series continues with yet another installment. There’s a lot to Satire. So far, I’ve been breaking it down by nuance and showing examples. Today I’m examining sarcasm in satire. There’s a LOT … Continue reading
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