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Which excerpt from "The Storyteller best supports the theme that the purpose of stories is to entertain?
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"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."
O "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.""

Stories serve the purpose of entertainment by captivating audiences and keeping them engaged. For example, in the excerpt from 'The Storyteller,' the statement 'They are better satisfied when they can keep their auditors awake' emphasizes the storyteller's goal of entertaining their listeners.

Furthermore, the use of framing devices like 'Once upon a time...' in stories signals to the audience that they are about to be entertained through a fictional narrative with a clear beginning and ending.

Stories, such as fairy tales or tall tales, are forms of entertainment meant to inspire wonder, fear, or amusement without necessarily aiming to impart specific lessons.

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