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The Mississippi River Runaways — Quiz

Question 7 • English Language Arts 11

Which quote from chapter 23 of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn contains sarcasm?

Answer
A
“But we don't want to be the laughing stock of this whole town, I reckon, and never hear the last of this thing as long as we live.”
B
“Walk fast now till you get away from the houses, and then shin for the raft like the dickens was after you!"
C
“They can turn it into a picnic if they want to—they brought plenty provisions.”
D
“But, Huck, dese kings o' ourn is reglar rapscallions; dat's jist what dey is.”

Explanation

Sarcasm uses mocking or ironic wording to criticize or make light of a situation. Calling the men’s unpleasant predicament a “picnic” is sarcastic, especially since they were tarred and feathered; the mention of their provisions makes the remark sound like a joke at their expense. The other quotes are direct statements or instructions rather than sarcastic remarks.

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