In 100-150 words, briefly comment on one of the following writing prompts: 1) explain the importance of the frame story in Twain's "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calavares County," or 2) examine the character traits of Jim Smiley. Comment responses are due by 11:59 p.m. tonight.

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