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svlad2 [7]
3 years ago
9

Reread lines 9-11. Why does the author use Tom Hanks as an example of the 1%? How are these lines sarcastic?

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2 answers:
likoan [24]3 years ago
8 0
Because tom hanks is the opposite of what they just described him in
SashulF [63]3 years ago
6 0
 Because of the "not Tom Hanks" bit. They describe Tom Hanks as interesting, generous, and charming. Then, they go on to say "not Tom Hanks," adding a sarcastic tone. 
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