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How does Sedaris' selection of detail in the first paragraph establish a humorous tone in reference to David Sedaris's "Me Talk Pretty One Day"

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He brings tidbits of irony to his narrative, along with the character and circumstance that Sedaris creates. For example, in the first paragraph, after establishing that he will again be a new student at the age of 41, he reveals all the benefits that come with a student ID: it allows him "a discounted entrance fee in movie theatres, puppet shows, and Festyland, a far-flung entertainment fee for the amusement park.

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