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Rudik [331]
3 years ago
7

What satirical purpose does the reference to the Emperor's speeches on mercy serve?

English
1 answer:
Inessa05 [86]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

A. It shows good speeches being celebrated without regard to the intent of their speakers

Explanation:

According to the excerpt from Gulliver's

Travels by Jonathan Swift, the speech given by the Emperor is highlighted and it is shown that because of the eloquence of his words, the people celebrate it without grasping the full meaning and implications of it on their lives.

Therefore, the satirical purpose the reference to the Emperor's speeches on mercy serve is

P. S: Satire is the use of humour, irony or exaggeration to make fun of, or ridicule the absurdity of people or their vices.

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