hi I need help with this. It is a section from the story 'The Sniper' and it is a PEE (Point, Evidence, Explanation) question... PLEASE HELP ME. Here is the question: "The writer says that the sniper's eyes had 'the cold gleam of the fanatic' what does this mean?" I need this question done before Monday morning! I don’t really understand what this means!
I am Andrew, A second year student in Ireland and my teacher is expecting good work from me so please help me
Thanks Ms. Sue! You are a great help!
You're welcome, Andrew. Good luck with your assignment.
Hi my name is Rachel and I’m a second year , my teacher is expecting me to do a PEE paragraph on the sniper without reading it. What I have to do is think of what’s gonna happen in this story but I don’t understand how to do PEE paragraphs
Hi Andrew! I'd be happy to help you with your PEE question from "The Sniper."
To tackle this question, let's break it down step by step.
1. Point: Start by stating the main idea or point of the writer's statement.
The writer describes the sniper's eyes to have "the cold gleam of the fanatic."
2. Evidence: Provide a specific quote or evidence from the story that supports the writer's statement.
Find a specific line or passage in the story where the author mentions the sniper's eyes. Make sure to accurately cite the page number or location of the quote. For example, you might say, "In 'The Sniper' on page X, it says..."
3. Explanation: Now it's time to explain the meaning of the writer's statement using your own words and interpretation.
Break down what the writer means by "the cold gleam of the fanatic." To do this, consider the context of the story. What is a fanatic? How does this description relate to the sniper's character or actions in the story? Think about the emotions, mindset, or intensity that the phrase suggests.
Remember, the explanation is the most important part of your response, so make sure to provide a thoughtful and insightful interpretation supported by evidence from the text.
Additionally, if you struggle with understanding the story or any specific sections, I recommend rereading the relevant parts and taking notes on character traits, actions, or quotes. This will help you grasp the overall context and better answer the question.
Let's start with the Google definition of fanatic.
"a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause."
Picture a person whose eyes are hard and unfeeling. Think of extreme politicians and activists you've seen.