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Analyzing Satire in Fiction — Unit test

Question 10 of 12 • English II A HHS

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

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.”
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