Analyzing Satire in Fiction

Question 1

How does the character of the bachelor add to the satire of "The Storyteller”?His character provides humor in the story by revealing human weaknesses.His character is greatly exaggerated to make fun of single men such as himself.He exposes the aunt’s flaws by telling an improper story that occupies the children.He exposes the aunt’s hypocrisy and ineffectiveness by being mean to the children.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What evidence supports this characterization of the smaller girl? [___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

She repeats a line over and over.

Question 3

Which word best describes the bachelor’s character? [___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

irritated

Question 4

What evidence supports this characterization of the bachelor?[___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He feels like she will repeat the line excessively.

Question 5

Which word best describes the smaller girl’s character? [___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

annoying

Question 6

Which details help to reveal the plot of this story? Check all that apply.The bachelor loves the story.The aunt is telling an uninteresting story.The children think that the story makes sense.The children are rambunctious and are questioning their aunt.The aunt’s story suggests that if you are good, good things will happen.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

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