Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
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Use of language
Twain has the medieval characters speak in antiquated language to make them seem quaint and naive. One of the characters recites a long romantic poem. Hank Morgan speaks in blunt, plain language. Twain uses the contrast to imply that Hank has greater common sense than the others.
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