What makes this passage humorous?
What makes this passage humorous? the king’s concern for the duke✔ the king’s self-interestX the king’s uptown location
What does this humor show? ✔ The king is disloyal to the people he needs.X Huck and Jim are loyal to the king.The king knows more than other characters do.
What could Twain’s intent be? to show class differencesto show that the king deserves respect✔ to show the social dynamics between the men
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”? ✔ verbal irony and sarcasmdramatic irony and situational irony
Based on the duke’s sarcasm, how do you think the duke feels about the townspeople?
Whom is Twain ridiculing? Check the two boxes that apply.
What aspect of human nature is Twain focusing on?
Is this gentle or serious satire? ✔ gentleX serious
What’s funny about this passage? Jim doesn’t think that the kings are funny.✔ Huck has decided that all kings are rascals.X These kings are surprising.
What is Twain’s intent or meaning? ✔ Even children recognize the abuse of power.Social status means kings are seen differently.X Kings are generally known to trick people.
What could Twain’s viewpoint be, based on the humor and the author’s intent? ✔ Rulers abuse their power.X Kings are an old-fashioned tradition.Children don’t see things as they really are.
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