Analyzing Satire in Fiction — Quiz

Question 2 • English Language Arts 10

Which excerpt from "The Storyteller” best supports the theme that the purpose of stories is to entertain?

Answer

“‘It’s a very difficult thing to tell stories that children can both understand and appreciate,’ she said stiffly.”

“‘Why weren’t there any sheep?’ came the inevitable question arising out of that answer. “The aunt permitted herself a smile, which might almost have been described as a grin.”

“A most improper story to tell to young children! You have undermined the effect of years of careful teaching.”

“‘At any rate,’ said the bachelor, collecting his belongings preparatory to leaving the carriage, ‘I kept them quiet for ten minutes, which was more than you were able to do.’”

Explanation

The bachelor tells an engaging story that holds the children’s attention. He says he kept them quiet for ten minutes, unlike the aunt, whose story failed to do so. This best supports the idea that stories serve to entertain: choice D says the story kept the children quiet.

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