Maybe you’re thinking of “snapper.” ________________________________ From: Mark Twain Forum <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Clay Shannon <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2023 5:07 PM To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Lightning/bug Twain used a certain word for the part of a story that caused a jolt to the reader or that made them laugh. He didn't use the word "punchline" for this; does anybody remember what it was? -- B. Clay Shannon