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Sauron [17]
3 years ago
10

Twain makes a distinction between "standards" and "fashions" (para. 10). What is the difference? What examples does he provide f

or each? How does the distinction apply to the twenty-first century?
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1 answer:
defon3 years ago
6 0

According to Mark Twain, "standards" are the lasting ideas people have, whereas "fashions" are just temporary trends or beliefs that change across the years.

<u>As an example of "standards,"</u> Twain cites Shakespeare because, for centuries, his pieces have been adopted and recreated by people worldwide.

<u>As an example of "fashions,</u>" Twain considers the different styles of music, writing, and technology being the latter the most changing with the passing of time.

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