Question

question 19 of 20
which statement includes a rebuttal?

a. twains use of sarcasm and other humorous techniques shows that he doesnt take anything seriously and doesnt think his readers should either.

b. twains use of sarcasm makes his stories entertaining no matter what the topic.

c. while twains topics are often serious, he uses humorous techniques in his writing to make the topics less upsetting for his readers.

d. while some say that twains use of sarcasm is inappropriate in serious situations, evidence shows that small amounts of humor help people cope with serious topics.

Explanation:

A rebuttal addresses an opposing view and provides a counter - argument. Option D first presents the opposing view that Twain's use of sarcasm is inappropriate in serious situations. Then it provides evidence to counter this view by stating that small amounts of humor help people cope with serious topics. Option A is just an interpretation of Twain's use of humor. Option B is a positive statement about the effect of Twain's sarcasm. Option C explains Twain's use of humor but does not address an opposing view.

Answer:

D. While some say that Twain's use of sarcasm is inappropriate in serious situations, evidence shows that small amounts of humor help people cope with serious topics.