AnswersHVA 26-27 IM English ELA 11 AAbolition and Women’s Rights Movements, Part 2

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What makes this passage humorous?

A
the king’s concern for the duke
B
the king’s self-interest
C
the king’s uptown location
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What does this humor show? ✔ The king is disloyal to the people he needs.Huck and Jim are loyal to the king.The king knows more than other characters do.

A
✔ The king is disloyal to the people he needs.
B
Huck and Jim are loyal to the king.
C
The king knows more than other characters do.
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What could Twain’s intent be? X to show class differencesto show that the king deserves respect✔ to show the social dynamics between the men

A
X to show class differences
B
to show that the king deserves respect
C
✔ to show the social dynamics between the men
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What types of irony are used when the duke says, “They can turn it into a picnic if they want to – they brought plenty provisions”?

A
verbal irony and sarcasm
B
dramatic irony and situational irony
5

What aspect of human nature is Twain focusing on?

A
the desire to impress others
B
the desire to speak correctly
C
the fear of appearing foolish to others
D
the fear of overpaying for something
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Is this gentle or serious satire? ✔ gentleX serious

A
✔ gentle
B
X serious
7

What’s funny about this passage?

A
Jim doesn’t think that the kings are funny.
B
Huck has decided that all kings are rascals.
C
These kings are surprising.
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Based on the duke’s sarcasm, how do you think the duke feels about the townspeople?

A
He thinks that they don’t appreciate his show.
B
He thinks that they have weaker morals.
C
He thinks that they’re getting what they deserve.
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What is Twain’s intent or meaning?

A
Even children recognize the abuse of power.
B
Social status means kings are seen differently.
C
Kings are generally known to trick people.
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Which of the following did you use to support your critique? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Twain entertains readers.
B
Twain makes readers laugh.
C
Twain provides social criticism mixed with humor.
D
Twain shows the dark side of human nature in a funny way.
E
Twain expresses a serious viewpoint through silly characters.
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What could Twain’s viewpoint be, based on the humor and the author’s intent?

A
Rulers abuse their power.
B
Kings are an old-fashioned tradition.
C
Children don’t see things as they really are.

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