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What does it mean?
The speaker declares that the Pope is a vulgar pirate.
In plain terms
They insult the Pope with a crude nickname.
What can you take from it?
Strong language can be used to express disdain for authority.

Where it applies

  • politics
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • challenging authority
  • expressing dissent

Questions to consider

  • What effect does profanity have on persuasive power?
  • When is such a tone appropriate?

Another view

The language is vulgar and may alienate respectful audiences.

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