Questions for “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty
Questions for “The Sniper” by Liam O’FlahertyList five strong adjectives that describe the main character? Why do you think the author chose not to give the main character a name? Specifically describe the setting.What is happening as the story begins ?(Exposition)List four adjectives that describe the environment. What is the conflict of the story?Describe the Sniper’s state of mind or attitude throughout the story. How is the Sniper’s life threatened? What kind of “internal” conflicts does the Sniper face? What event do you think is the climax of the story? Does the mood begin to change after this point? Explain. At what specific point do you think that the resolution occurs?How does the sniper specifically solve his conflict? In the end, was his solution the “best” choice? Explain. Describe the incident of situational irony at the very end of the story.In a sentence, explain the theme.Name another story that this story reminds you of and explain why.(Connection) Give an example of onomatopoeia from the storyDescribe the metaphor used on page 213 at the bottom of the first column.Copy a sentence from the story that contains a simile. Bonus: Copy a sentence or phrase from the story that contains personification.Questions for “The Sniper” by Liam O’FlahertyList five strong adjectives that describe the main character? Why do you think the author chose not to give the main character a name? Specifically describe the setting.What is happening as the story begins ?(Exposition)List four adjectives that describe the environment. What is the conflict of the story?Describe the Sniper’s state of mind or attitude throughout the story. How is the Sniper’s life threatened? What kind of “internal” conflicts does the Sniper face? What event do you think is the climax of the story? Does the mood begin to change after this point? Explain. At what specific point do you think that the resolution occurs?How does the sniper specifically solve his conflict? In the end, was his solution the “best” choice? Explain. Describe the incident of situational irony at the very end of the story.In a sentence, explain the theme.Name another story that this story reminds you of and explain why.(Connection) Give an example of onomatopoeia from the storyDescribe the metaphor used on page 213 at the bottom of the first column.Copy a sentence from the story that contains a simile. Bonus: Copy a sentence or phrase from the story that contains personification. ................
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