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How did Francisco Goya use caricature to depict the figures in Contemptuous of the Insults?
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The facial features of the Frenchmen are exaggerated to show their confusion
The Frenchmens' hats are comically large to show their self- importance
The Frenchmen have large feet to show their clumsiness.
The Frenchmen are comically short to show their inferionty
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In "Contemptuous of the Insults," Francisco Goya uses caricature to depict the figures by exaggerating their facial features to show their confusion. This technique highlights the absurdity of the scene and emphasizes the emotional response of the characters involved. Therefore, the correct answer is:
The facial features of the Frenchmen are exaggerated to show their confusion.
