What is the central irony used to support the satire in the passage? The king prefers a pretentious son to his more sensible siblings. The king finds great value in a son who has little sense. The king is unable to see that Shadwell is really a poor choice. The king believes that maturity will build more sense in his son. Done Mac Flecknoe by John Dryden (excerpt) All humane things are subiect to decay, And when Fate Summons, Monarch's must obey; This Flecknoe found, who like Augustus young, Was call'd to Empire, and had Govern'd long; In Prose and Ver
<span>The use of the phrasing "a date which will live in infamy" is an example of an application of an aphorism in speechwriting. An aphorism is a short saying which encapsulates a meaning or idea so fully that it can continue to live on in its own right beyond the context of its initial application. FDR's statement falls squarely into this category, having been used in continual application for many decades since its initial use.</span>
An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it, it can be short or long combination of words here's an example: The insect, a cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table. i hope this helps you :)
