Question

notice
persons attempting to find a motive in this narrative will be prosecuted; persons attempting to find a moral in it will be banished; persons attempting to find a plot in it will be shot.
by order of the author,
per g.g., chief of ordnance.
—the adventures of huckleberry finn
mark twain
what effect does twains disclaimer have on you as you begin reading his novel? check any of the boxes that apply.
☐ it makes me a little bit afraid to read the novel.
☐ it makes me think this novel is probably going to have a moral or message.
☐ it makes me think that this novel is probably going to contain some humor.
done

Explanation:

The disclaimer uses extreme and humorous language ("prosecuted", "banished", "shot") which can create a sense of unease (fear of reading wrongly) but also hints at a non - serious tone (humor). The over - the - top warnings might make the reader think there is a sub - text (moral or message) despite the denial.

Answer:

It makes me a little bit afraid to read the novel.
It makes me think this novel is probably going to have a moral or message.
It makes me think that this novel is probably going to contain some humor.