As we will begin reading Twain's "Huck Finn" next week, today, as an introduction, I provided instruction on Twain's life, satire and humor in Twain's writing , the three forms of irony and the use of verbal irony in satire. Katya took notes on these topics. I then distributed a humorous essay by Twain entitled "Advice to Youth" which Katya read. I pointed out Twain's satiric style and use of irony and hyperbole . Last, I distributed a question sheet on the essay which we reviewed and which Katya started. For homework due Monday, I assigned completing the questions we did not complete in class.