The Sniper

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This lesson contains 23 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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I understood this short story and was able to answer the questions
A
Yes! I succeeded
B
Did we have homework?
C
Yes, I think /hope so
D
No, it was rather difficult

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Quote some phrases in the text that tell you more about the atmosphere (tip: beginning of story).

Slide 9 - Open question

Plot

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Exposition
Rising action
Climax
Falling action
Resolution
The narrator explains that country is at war. 
Sniper on the roof watching the enemy.
Sniper lights cigarette
Sniper sees enemies on ground and shoots them
Sniper is shot in the arm
Sniper puts cap on rifle and drops this to ground after it is shot
Sniper shoots opponent
Sniper feels bad about killing his opponent and about the war.
Sniper wonders who his opponent is/was and discovers he has shot his own brother.

Slide 11 - Drag question

What is the setting of The Sniper?

Slide 12 - Open question

Identify the characters: who is the protagonist? Who is the antagonist? Also, state if they are round or flat.

Slide 13 - Open question

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Which part of the plot
creates tension and suspense?
A
Rising Action
B
Climax
C
Falling Action
D
Resolution

Slide 16 - Quiz

How is suspense created in The Sniper?
  • In the exposition, by means of the atmosphere created (night, war, guns fired in the distance)
  • In the rising action:
  • light the cigarette (dangerous)
  • bullet over his head
  • arrival of armoured car
  • woman snitching
  • bullet in his arm
  • bullet in his cap
  • lifting the revolver, aiming at other sniper

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Who are the characters in The Sniper?

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What does the sniper look like?

Slide 19 - Open question

Why does our sniper get shot? What gives him away

Slide 20 - Open question

Who does the sniper's enemy turn out to be?

Slide 21 - Open question

So far, we discussed and analyzed two short stories... how are you doing? Do you have the feeling that you're improving your skills?

Slide 22 - Open question

To do
Short Story 3
Important! Check Peppels
Main/frame story
Literal and figurative meaning 

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