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Engels
Middelbare school
vmbo t, mavo
Leerjaar 4
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Slide 2 - Slide
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
Slide 3 - Quiz
Slide 4 - Slide
Slide 5 - Slide
Slide 6 - Slide
Slide 7 - Slide
Slide 8 - Slide
Quote some phrases in the text that tell you more about the atmosphere (tip: beginning of story).
Slide 9 - Open question
Plot
Slide 10 - Slide
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
Slide 14 - Slide
Slide 15 - Slide
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
Slide 17 - Slide
Who are the characters in The Sniper?
Slide 18 - Open question
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
Slide 23 - Slide
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