Which thesis statement is too broad for a short research report? mark twain's work is often used as an example of humorous writing that provides social commentary and criticism. mark twain is well-known as an author who made a point of criticizing society while poking fun at it. mark twain's humor and easy style the public accept his work, which was often full of social criticism and unpopular topics. mark twain is one of the best-known authors in american history.

The story line remains the same. the kids live in what was then one of the remaining beachfront slums, down the coast from the expensive malibu area. the beach was ruled by surfers, but in the afternoon, when the waves died down, some of the surfers, or their younger brothers, fooled around on skateboards. one day, skip engblom, the shop owner, comes up with a key breakthrough, polyurethane wheels: "they grip." with the additional traction, the z-boys try skating the sides of the big, open drainage canal that runs through the area. then comes a brainstorm: because of a drought, the area's swimming pools were drained. the kids started "borrowing" pools when the owners weren't home, to skate the curved sides.” where did “the lords of dogtown” originally practice their tricks? a. the beach c. an open drainage canal b. empty pools d. none of these