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What does the first line in this stanza from old ironsides by oliver wendell holmes tell the reader about the ship

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the £1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.

Explain how advancements in technology have affected the diversity of our news, how we receive it, and how it is portrayed by the media.