Question

What literary tool is Mark Twain using when he humorously describes the conflict between the new, well-dressed boy and Tom to reveal the foolish things people say when they begin to argue with one another? A. satire B. climax C. simile D. personification

Answer 1

The best answer is A, satire.

Answer 2

He is using a satire.
A satire is basically using humor to show stupidity.