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  2. Flanderization - Wikipedia

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    Flanderization is a widespread phenomenon in serialized fiction. In its originating show of The Simpsons, it has been discussed both in the context of Ned Flanders and as relating to other characters; Lisa Simpson has been discussed as a classic example of the phenomenon, having, debatably, been even more Flanderized than Flanders himself. [9]

  3. Exaggeration - Wikipedia

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    Exaggeration is the representation of something as more extreme or dramatic than it is, intentionally or unintentionally. It can be a rhetorical device or figure of speech, used to evoke strong feelings or to create a strong impression.

  4. SCIgen - Wikipedia

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    SCIgen is a paper generator that uses context-free grammar to randomly generate nonsense in the form of computer science research papers.Its original data source was a collection of computer science papers downloaded from CiteSeer.

  5. Paper generator - Wikipedia

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    A paper generator is computer software that composes scholarly papers in the style of those that appear in academic journals or conference proceedings. Typically, the generator uses technical jargon from the field to compose sentences that are grammatically correct and seem erudite but are actually nonsensical. [ 1 ]

  6. List of duplicating processes - Wikipedia

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    Manifold stylographic writer, using early "carbonic paper" Letter copying book process; Mechanical processes Tracing to make accurate hand-drawn copies; Pantograph, manual device for making drawn copies without tracing, can also enlarge or reduce; Printmaking, which includes engraving and etching. Relief printing including woodcut

  7. Writing lines - Wikipedia

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    Writing lines involves copying a sentence on to a piece of standard paper or a chalkboard as many times as the punishment-giver deems necessary. The actual sentence to be copied varies but usually bears some relation to the reason the lines are being given in the first place, e.g., "I must not misbehave in class". [1]

  8. Yellow journalism - Wikipedia

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    This type of reporting was characterized by exaggerated headlines, unverified claims, partisan agendas, and a focus on topics like crime, scandal, sports, and violence. Historians have debated whether Yellow journalism played a large role in inflaming public opinion about Spain's atrocities in Cuba at the time, and perhaps pushing the U.S. into ...

  9. Racter - Wikipedia

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    The sophistication claimed for the program was likely exaggerated, as could be seen by investigation of the template system of text generation. [ 3 ] In 1984, Mindscape released an interactive version of Racter, developed by Inrac Corporation, for IBM PC compatibles , and it was ported to the Apple II , Mac , and Amiga .