Asked by Janelle

In "The Private History of a Campaign That Failed", Twain writes, "We are equal to the occasion.
In our response there was no hesitation, no decision". This type of writing is an example of
a)a motif b)hypocrisy
c)an anedote d)mock heroics
Answered by GuruBlue
What is Twain's "tone" in this story? That will give you a clue to the answer.
Repost with what you think and we will give you further suggestions if needed.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Check this definition to see if it fits.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hypocrisy
Answered by GuruBlue
http://www.jstor.org/pss/2920567


this brief article explains the "tone".
Answered by Ms. Sue
I think you mean "anecdote" for c. Check this definition.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anecdote

Which of the two posted definitions fit this quotation best?
Answered by Janelle
b)hypocrisy
Answered by Ms. Sue
Right. :-)
Answered by tracy
mock heroics
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