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UON Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Discussion

 

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Write two paragraphs discussing social commentary and dialect in “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.” In your essay, be sure to answer the following: 

  • What is Wheeler’s main activity?
  • What social commentary (societal critique) about this activity might Twain be making through the use of humor?
  • What are some examples of dialect in the story?
  • How does the dialect add to the fact that this is a piece of social commentary?