In Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain implements a wide range of humor composed of irony, satire, and exaggeration. ... Huckleberry Finn reeks of irony. ... The three main types of irony that are used throughout the story are verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony. The verbal irony Mark Twain uses is close to sarcasm. ... This is shown in this quote: chapter 11"some think old Finn done it himself But before night they changed around and judged it was done by a runaway nigger named Jim." ...

• Word Count: 939
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Of course, most critics will agree, his most controversial novel would unanimously be Adventures of Huckleberry Finn; a story about a run away boy and his run away slave and their journey down the Mississippi River to freedom. ... The racial, derogative, and offensive slurs and slang dialog are incorporated in the story of Huckleberry Finn for the pure purpose of effect and to also recreate the historical events accurately. ... The book demonstrates a lesson, and recounts an historical event through use of satire, events and language. ... The irony is that the book not only recalls an event...

• Word Count: 2082
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School