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5. Craft and Structure: One of the notable characteristics of Twain’s style is his use of verbals. Examine paragraph 2 and highlight all the verbals.
6. Key Ideas and Details: How does Tom try to get Jim to help him in Chunk 3? Why does he fail?
7. Craft and Structure: How does Twain use steamboat jargon for effect in Chunk 4?
8. Key Ideas and Details: Tom tries to manipulate his friends into doing whitewashing for him. How does he change his plan in Chunk 5 after Jim’s refusal to help?
9. Craft and Structure: What does the word “alacrity” mean in paragraph 44? Cite the text to support your response.
10. Key Ideas and Details: What is the effect of listing Tom’s “treasures” in such great detail in paragraph 44?
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