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The Power of Humor — Test

Question 24 • Language Arts 10

What evidence supports the conclusion that "The Storyteller” uses satire to impart the theme that adults should respect children’s intelligence? Choose two correct answers.

Answer
A
“‘Come and look out of the window,’ she added. “The child moved reluctantly to the window. ‘Why are those sheep being driven out of that field?’ he asked.”
B
“‘Oh, look at those cows!’ exclaimed the aunt. Nearly every field along the line had contained cows or bullocks, but she spoke as though she were drawing attention to a rarity.”
C
“The smaller girl made no actual comment on the story, but she had long ago recommenced a murmured repetition of her favourite line.”
D
“The storyteller paused to let a full idea of the park’s treasures sink into the children’s imaginations; then he resumed.”
E
“‘The story began badly,’ said the smaller of the small girls, ‘but it had a beautiful ending.’ “‘It is the most beautiful story that I ever heard,’ said the bigger of the small girls, with immense decision. “‘It is the only beautiful story I have ever heard,’ said Cyril.”

Explanation

In A, the child notices what is happening in the field and asks a thoughtful question, showing curiosity rather than passively accepting what the aunt points out. In E, the children give clear, decisive judgments about the story’s quality, showing that they can evaluate stories for themselves. These moments support the satirical message that adults should take children’s intelligence and opinions seriously.

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