In some cases like the word vice, the negative connotation stems from a direct definition of the word(vice means wicked, but another definition is 'a substitute for' so 'vice president'). In other cases, word may be used in a culture to identify a group or individual that is portrayed negatively, thus modifying the inherent definition of the word to better portray how society thinks of the word.
"Satire gained tremendous popularity among British writers in the eighteenth century. This development stemmed from the ideas of the Enlightenment, with its emphasis on reason and restraint, and the broad concern with decorum or proper behavior. "
Binoculars for looking at them from a distance. A pencil and some paper to record your findings and an Audio Recorder to record any song that they sing. Good Luck!!!
