Posted by Janelle on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 1:12pm.
What is Twain's "tone" in this story? That will give you a clue to the answer.
Repost with what you think and we will give you further suggestions if needed.
Check this definition to see if it fits.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hypocrisy
c
http://www.jstor.org/pss/2920567
this brief article explains the "tone".
I think you mean "anecdote" for c. Check this definition.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anecdote
Which of the two posted definitions fit this quotation best?
b)hypocrisy
Right. :-)
mock heroics
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