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Which of these excerpts from Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi best shows Twain's subtle sense of humor?

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Answer:

The excerpt that best shows Twain's subtle sense of humor is (A) At last he turned up as apprentice engineer or "striker" on a steamboat. This thing shook the bottom out of all my Sunday-school teachings.

Explanation:

A subtle sense of humor is one that is sophisticated and quiet. Thus, it is not obvious. Excerpt A is a clear example of Twain's subtle sense of humor which is very characteristic of his style. It is shown in the following quote: "This thing shook the bottom out of all my Sunday-school teachings."

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