Answer:
the theme
Explanation:
hope it help, sorry if im wrong
Answer: temerity = boldness
ignominious = disgraceful
diminutive = short
Explanation: Just took the test and got it correct. Also these are the exact definitions of the words.
The question is asking to state the reason why might Mark Twain have written about lower class citizens in his satires, base on my research, I would say that the answer would be that to reflect the realities of life in his writing. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more