In 'Ulysses', the 'Aeolus' episode is set in a newspaper office and is characterized by the use of:
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Correct answer: A dramatic script with stage directions
The 'Aeolus' episode is broken up by intrusive, bold-faced headlines. This stylistic choice satirizes the evolution of rhetoric and the disruptive nature of modern journalism.
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