The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

how does Twain use colloquialisms to create humorous tone

how does Twain use colloquialisms to create humorous tone

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The informal southern dialect is simple to understand, and the boyish tone is endearing. Twain doesn't use a lot of figurative langauge, we find humor in the simple speach. 

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