Question

How does Twain's use of amplification—the use of more words than necessary to convey an idea—in this excerpt affect the passage?

The animals out in the woods heard of this through the housecat, who was greatly admired by them because he was so learned, and so refined and civilized, and so polite and high-bred, and could tell them so much which they didn't know before, and were not certain about afterward.

A. It highlights the seriousness of the scene.

B. It creates a humorous or lighthearted tone.

C. It suggests that the narrator is highly educated.

D. It conveys the chaotic mood of the scene.

I think its either B or C

Answer 1

It creates a humorous or lighthearted tone.

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Answer 2

It creates a humorous or lighthearted tone. I think this is the result of amplifying the 'erudition' of the cat because he stresses so many things about the cat's learning that we become very aware that this is something which is ridiculous and therefore quite amusing.