What types of humor does Twain use in his novels?
Choose a few chapters from one of his novels and analyze the type of humor you find. Here are some types to consider: Farce an exaggerated, broadly improbable scenario using characters for humorous effect Parody an imitation of someone elses style for comic effect Satire the use of ridicule or sarcasm to expose or attack vices or follies Irony a play on words in which the intended meaning of the words used is directly opposite their usual sense (i.e., calling a stupid plan clever) Definitions from http://www.pbs.org/marktwain/learnmore/activities.
