Storyteller

Saki’s story is similar to the bachelor’s story in that both...

• reverse the reader’s expectations

• teach moral lessons

• have happy endings

• please the aunt very much

At the end of the story, the bachelor’s mood is best described as...

• self-satisfied

• apologetic

• thrilled

• unhappy

All of the following details from the story are humorous except...

• Cyril’s constant questions

• the girl reciting “On the Road to Mandalay”

• the train’s clicking wheels

• Bertha’s conceited attitude

Readers can infer that the bachelor tells the children a story because he...

• feels sorry for the aunt and wants some peace for the both of them

• is really very fond of children

• rises to the aunt’s challenge and wishes to show her up

• is a professional storyteller

How did Amar make his storytelling more engaging for Kalash?

• Danced around the room

• Recited poetry

• Spoke in different voices and used puppets

• Sang a song

What did the townspeople start saying about Amar's storytelling?

• He must have seen a ghost

• He is a ghost himself

• His stories were featured on the radio

• He was too quiet and then too loud

What did the ghost advise Amar to do in his storytelling?

• Scare people beyond words

• Learn to walk the middle path and tell stories in moderation

• Dress up as a ghost more often

• Stop telling stories altogether

Which of the following best describes a storyteller's primary role?

• To entertain and engage the audience

• To provide factual information

• To confuse the audience

• To write only for themselves

In literature, a storyteller often uses which of the following techniques to enhance their narrative?

• Metaphors and similes

• Mathematical equations

• Scientific data

• Legal jargon

What is a common characteristic of a good storyteller?

• Monotone voice

• Ability to connect with the audience

• Lack of imagination

• Strict adherence to facts