Literary Techniques and Social Criticism in Mark Twain's Writing
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Which literary technique did Twain primarily use in his writing?

  • Exaggeration
  • Irony (correct)
  • Simile
  • Metaphor
  • What were some of the targets of Twain's satire?

  • Honest politicians
  • Religious hypocrites
  • Small towns
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which social issues did Twain criticize in his writing?

  • Slavery and imperialism (correct)
  • Education system and healthcare
  • Poverty and inequality
  • Corruption and crime
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