Analyzing Satire in Fiction

Question 1

Which details help to reveal the plot of this story? Check all that apply.

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The aunt is telling an uninteresting story.; The children are rambunctious and are questioning their aunt.; The aunt’s story suggests that if you are good, good things will happen.

Question 2

She creates a diversion.✔ She repeats a line over and over.She makes a bet with the bachelor.

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She repeats a line over and over.

Question 3

lonely✔ irritateduninterested

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irritated

Question 4

He makes a bet with the little girl.He teaches the girl the line she repeats.✔ He feels like she will repeat the line excessively.

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He feels like she will repeat the line excessively.

Question 5

shyangry ✔ annoying

Revolt · Accepted Answer

annoying

Question 6

Which statement best explains the situational irony in the text?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is unexpected that the bachelor becomes involved with the family and storytelling.

Question 7

What examples of irony does Saki use to create satire? Check all that apply.

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Bertha is sad that she will not be tempted.; Pigs are more important than flowers.

Question 8

✔ They react happily to a death.They are happy that the pigs lived. They cry because Bertha died.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They react happily to a death.

Question 9

How does the character of the bachelor add to the satire of "The Storyteller”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He exposes the aunt’s flaws by telling an improper story that occupies the children.

Question 10

✔ She overreacts to the story.She has fallen in love with the bachelor. She complains about everything.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

She overreacts to the story.

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