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sdas [7]
2 years ago
4

In Saki's story "Laura," the central character imagines that, after being reincarnated as an otter, she will then return as huma

n but "something rather primitive—a little brown, unclothed Nubian boy." What does this passage rely on for humor?
1 a figure of speech
2 a stereotype
3 a pun
4 slapstick comedy
English
2 answers:
suter [353]2 years ago
8 0
Umm ik ur gonna upset but I really need help and I have no brain thingy so I can’t give out questions and I don’t wanna fail please forgive me
gladu [14]2 years ago
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Answer:

2. a stereotype

Explanation:

Laura calls the unclothed Nubian boy, "primitive." This is a stereotype because she assumed based of his looks that he wasn't civilized.

I hope this helped :)

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