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Parody

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:44:10 +0000

Parody is a form of satire that imitates the style of a particular genre, work, or artist in a way that makes fun of those styles or works, often exaggerating distinctive features to comic effect. Here’s a classic version of … More ☛

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Satire

Dave Bricker — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:43:56 +0000

(watch the full interview satire here) This millennial job interview video by Daniel Brea of Brea Films exemplifies this week’s word—satire. Satire uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context … More ☛

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Using Other People’s Content: Fair Use

Dave Bricker — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:55:04 +0000

When can you use someone else’s intellectual property? With the property-holder’s permission, you can do what you want. That’s the safest way to use anyone else’s anything. Otherwise, the “gray area” is governed by the doctrine of fair use and … More ☛

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Speaking Vocabulary

Dave Bricker — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:06:31 +0000

Words and Terms related to speaking and speechwriting: Adynaton [ad-uh-NAY-ton]: A form of hyperbole in which the exaggeration is so extreme as to be impossible “You will sooner find a donkey flying than see me agree to that deal.” Allegory … More ☛

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