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A Dog's Tale Tone
“A Dog’s Tale” by Mark Twain.A dog’s tale is about a mother who would listen to fine large words and would remember them.Without even knowing the meaning she says these words in meetings to make the people think that she is a educated woman.When in reality she lacks real knowledge of these words.Mark Twain expresses his humor with his own style of writing.By using different Literary devices in his work, in this text he uses a humorous tone and amusing descriptions to make the reader laugh.

“My father was a St.Bernard, my mother was a collie, but I am a Presbyterian.” Mark Twain try’s to make a humorous effect by describing how the narrator's parents are by using dog descriptions to describe their personalities. For example, the
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“A Dog’s life” by Ann M. Martin, the story is about a dog who has everything a dog needs a home a loving owner and a nice bed.Also that the author uses imagery to set the mood and tone of the story which is content.As the story goes on the narrator goes on to explain about

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