Question
Which of Cyril’s actions does Saki exaggerate in "The Storyteller” to create satire? Select three options.
disobeying his aunt
asking questions about everything
talking back to his aunt
encouraging the bachelor to tell a story
commenting on the two stories he is told
disobeying his aunt
asking questions about everything
talking back to his aunt
encouraging the bachelor to tell a story
commenting on the two stories he is told
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In Saki's "The Storyteller," the following actions of Cyril are exaggerated to create satire:
1. **Disobeying his aunt** - Cyril's acts of defiance against his aunt's authority are exaggerated to highlight the absurdity of adult expectations and the often unreasonableness of parental figures.
2. **Talking back to his aunt** - His responses to his aunt are exaggerated, showcasing the playful and irreverent nature of children in contrast to the rigid demeanor of adults.
3. **Commenting on the two stories he is told** - Cyril's critiques and comments on the stories serve to satirize the conventional moral lessons typically found in children's tales, emphasizing his humorous and candid perspective.
These actions contribute to Saki's overall satirical examination of social norms and the juxtaposition between children’s honesty and adults’ pretense.
1. **Disobeying his aunt** - Cyril's acts of defiance against his aunt's authority are exaggerated to highlight the absurdity of adult expectations and the often unreasonableness of parental figures.
2. **Talking back to his aunt** - His responses to his aunt are exaggerated, showcasing the playful and irreverent nature of children in contrast to the rigid demeanor of adults.
3. **Commenting on the two stories he is told** - Cyril's critiques and comments on the stories serve to satirize the conventional moral lessons typically found in children's tales, emphasizing his humorous and candid perspective.
These actions contribute to Saki's overall satirical examination of social norms and the juxtaposition between children’s honesty and adults’ pretense.