Advice to Youth by Mark Twain

If someone offends you, what would you do?

• Hit him or her with a brick
• Politely walk away after excusing yourself
• Punch him or her
• Tell the person that he or she offended you and carry on the conversation

Which of the following is the most dangerous?

• An unloaded, rusty old firearm
• A loaded and new firearm 
• Juggling knives
• Playing with fire

Should you obey your parents?

• Only when your parents are present, but only then
• Never
• Most of the time
• All the time

Is it okay to lie?

• Defininetly not.
• Yes, only if you have perfected the art of lying though. 
• Obviously its okay
• Only to spare someone's feelings

What type of essay is Advice to Youth by Mark Twain?

• Familiar
• True Narrative
• Expossitory
• I don't care

What is the thesis?

• “A truth is not hard to kill, but a lie well told is immortal.”
• "Most parents think they know better than you do, and you can generally make more by humoring that superstition than you can by acting on your own better judgement."
• Ah jeez I'm stumped
• "I have found out there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them."

What is the theme?

• Follow your own common sense- You don’t need someone “important” to tell you what’s right and what isn’t.
• Shoot your female companions with unloaded firearms.
• Always obey your parents.
• Never lie.

What is a satirical essay?

• An essay containing sarcasm
• An essay containing many metaphors
• An essay with lots of hyperboles
• An essay for young audiences

What audience does Advice to Youth mostly appeal to?

• Young children
• Grandmas
• Parents
• Grandpas

What audience does the essay Advice to Youth indirectly appeal to?

• Youth
• Parents
• College students
• Household pets