The Sniper

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In deze les zitten 23 slides, met interactieve quizzen en tekstslides.

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Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

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 - Quizvraag

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

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Slide 8 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 9 - Open vraag

Plot

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

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 - Sleepvraag

What is the setting of The Sniper?

Slide 12 - Open vraag

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

Slide 13 - Open vraag

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 16 - Quizvraag

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 - Tekstslide

Who are the characters in The Sniper?

Slide 18 - Open vraag

What does the sniper look like?

Slide 19 - Open vraag

Why does our sniper get shot? What gives him away

Slide 20 - Open vraag

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

Slide 21 - Open vraag

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 vraag

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

Slide 23 - Tekstslide