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Read the ideas in the box and determine which ones are clearly related to the topic: present the writings of specialists who participated in the colloquium 350 years after the birth of Jonathan Swift. Explain each one. 1. The text presents a book of the tribute that was made to Jonathan Swift. 2. Swift enjoyed implying that he did not attribute it so much to the deficiencies of his own intellect, as to the incapacity of his teachers. 3. The Irish author held the position of dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. 4. Jonathan Swift is considered the greatest exponent of satire in the English language. 5. The Irish author always put his pen at the service of social causes, even risking his personal safety.
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The ideas related to the topic of presenting the writings of specialists who participated in the colloquium 350 years after the birth of Jonathan Swift are:
1. **The text presents a book of the tribute that was made to Jonathan Swift.**
This idea is relevant because it directly addresses the tribute given to Swift, which likely includes the writings and discussions from specialists regarding his impact, legacy, and significance in literature.
4. **Jonathan Swift is considered the greatest exponent of satire in the English language.**
This statement is pertinent because it reflects the central theme of Swift's work and how scholars perceive his influence. Understanding Swift as a leading satirist will inform the content of the colloquium and the writings of specialists discussing his contributions.
5. **The Irish author always put his pen at the service of social causes, even risking his personal safety.**
This idea relates to the context in which Swift wrote and the motivations behind his work. Specialists would likely address how his commitment to social causes shaped his writings and how this aspect continues to be relevant in discussions around his legacy.
The following ideas, while interesting, are not as directly related to the topic of presenting specialists' writings from the colloquium:
2. **Swift enjoyed implying that he did not attribute it so much to the deficiencies of his own intellect, as to the incapacity of his teachers.**
This comment focuses more on Swift's views regarding education and self-reflection rather than directly contributing to a discussion about his works or how specialists interpret his writings in a tribute context.
3. **The Irish author held the position of dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.**
While this is a factual statement about Swift's life, it does not inherently connect to the colloquium or the discussions and writings presented in the context of his literary impact or satire.
1. **The text presents a book of the tribute that was made to Jonathan Swift.**
This idea is relevant because it directly addresses the tribute given to Swift, which likely includes the writings and discussions from specialists regarding his impact, legacy, and significance in literature.
4. **Jonathan Swift is considered the greatest exponent of satire in the English language.**
This statement is pertinent because it reflects the central theme of Swift's work and how scholars perceive his influence. Understanding Swift as a leading satirist will inform the content of the colloquium and the writings of specialists discussing his contributions.
5. **The Irish author always put his pen at the service of social causes, even risking his personal safety.**
This idea relates to the context in which Swift wrote and the motivations behind his work. Specialists would likely address how his commitment to social causes shaped his writings and how this aspect continues to be relevant in discussions around his legacy.
The following ideas, while interesting, are not as directly related to the topic of presenting specialists' writings from the colloquium:
2. **Swift enjoyed implying that he did not attribute it so much to the deficiencies of his own intellect, as to the incapacity of his teachers.**
This comment focuses more on Swift's views regarding education and self-reflection rather than directly contributing to a discussion about his works or how specialists interpret his writings in a tribute context.
3. **The Irish author held the position of dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.**
While this is a factual statement about Swift's life, it does not inherently connect to the colloquium or the discussions and writings presented in the context of his literary impact or satire.