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.’”
“‘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.’”
The excerpt that best supports the theme that the purpose of stories is to entertain is:
“‘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.’”
This excerpt highlights the entertainment value of stories by suggesting that the bachelor's story successfully engaged and captivated the children, keeping them quiet and entertained for a significant amount of time.