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Analyzing Satire in Fiction Answers

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What evidence from "The Storyteller” supports the theme that pride goes before a fall? Select two options.

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

“‘Once upon a time,’ began the bachelor, ‘there was a little girl called Bertha, who was extraordinarily good.’“The children’s momentarily-aroused interest began at once to flicker; all stories seemed dreadfully alike, no matter who told them.”

“‘Was she pretty?’ asked the bigger of the small girls.“‘Not as pretty as any of you,’ said the bachelor, ‘but she was horribly good.’“There was a wave of reaction in favour of the story; the word horrible in connection with goodness was a novelty that commended itself. It seemed to introduce a ring of truth that was absent from the aunt’s tales of infant life.”

“‘Why weren’t there any flowers?’“‘Because the pigs had eaten them all,’ said the bachelor promptly. ‘The gardeners had told the Prince that you couldn’t have pigs and flowers, so he decided to have pigs and no flowers.’”

“‘Unhappy woman!’ he observed to himself as he walked down the platform of Templecombe station; ‘for the next six months or so those children will assail her in public with demands for an improper story!’”

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Read the passage from "The Storyteller.”The children moved listlessly towards the aunt’s end of the carriage. Evidently her reputation as a storyteller did not rank high in their estimation.In a low, confidential voice, interrupted at frequent intervals by loud, petulant questionings from her listeners, she began an unenterprising and deplorably uninteresting story about a little girl who was good, and made friends with every one on account of her goodness, and was finally saved from a mad bull by a number of rescuers who admired her moral character."Wouldn’t they have saved her if she hadn’t been good?” demanded the bigger of the small girls. It was exactly the question that the bachelor had wanted to ask."Well, yes,” admitted the aunt lamely, "but I don’t think they would have run quite so fast to her help if they had not liked her so much.”"It’s the stupidest story I’ve ever heard,” said the bigger of the small girls, with immense conviction."I didn’t listen after the first bit, it was so stupid,” said Cyril.The smaller girl made no actual comment on the story, but she had long ago recommenced a murmured repetition of her favourite line.

The aunt expects the children to laugh at the story, but they do not.

The children expect their aunt to tell a funny story, but she does not.

The children do not like the story, even though it is very interesting.

The aunt tells a story with a moral, but the children ignore the lesson.

Which is the best definition of satire?

writing that employs irony to amuse or entertain the audience

writing that uses critique to draw attention to an issue by exaggeration or irony

writing that says the opposite of what is meant in order to express anger or contempt

writing that juxtaposes expectations with outcomes that surprise or disappoint

How does the characterization of Cyril contribute to the satire in "The Storyteller."?

through his constant questions

through his interest in animals

through his refusal to do what he is told

through his lack of attention when adults talk

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

“‘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.’”

How does situational irony best contribute to satire?

Situational irony may amuse, which is the main purpose of satire.

Satire makes use of situational irony to point out ideal patterns of behavior.

Situational irony highlights the difference between what people say and what they believe.

Satire relies on situational irony to expose the difference between society’s beliefs and reality.

What is the definition of situational irony?

a situation in which an author makes fun of human flaws and imperfections

a situation in which the reader knows something the characters do not know

a situation in which what happens is the opposite of what was expected to happen

a situation in which a character says the opposite of what he or she really means

Read the excerpt from "The Storyteller.""She did all that she was told, she was always truthful, she kept her clothes clean, ate milk puddings as though they were jam tarts, learned her lessons perfectly, and was polite in her manners.”"Was she pretty?” asked the bigger of the small girls."Not as pretty as any of you,” said the bachelor, "but she was horribly good.”There was a wave of reaction in favour of the story; the word horrible in connection with goodness was a novelty that commended itself. It seemed to introduce a ring of truth that was absent from the aunt’s tales of infant life.

It indicates that the aunt’s portrayal of right and wrong is inauthentic and unconvincing.

It shows that children and adults have opposing perspectives on what goodness is.

It characterizes the children as eager to accept any viewpoint that disagrees with their aunt’s.

It satirizes the bachelor’s conception of goodness by comparing it to the one in the aunt’s story.

Which examples of situational irony does Saki use to create satire? Select two options.

Bertha hopes that she will not be eaten by the wolf, but she is.

The wolf comes to the park to eat pigs, but eats Bertha instead.

The children do not think that they are going to like the story, but they do.

The aunt wants the bachelor to learn his lesson, but she learns hers instead.

Bertha thinks that it is good to win medals for goodness, but the medals get her killed.

What evidence in "The Storyteller." best highlights the flaws in the aunt in order to create satire? Select three options.

“An aunt belonging to the children occupied one corner seat.”

“In a low, confidential voice, interrupted at frequent intervals by loud, petulant questionings from her listeners, she began an unenterprising and deplorably uninteresting story about a little girl who was good.”

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

“The aunt suppressed a gasp of admiration.”

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

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