An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

Ambrose Bierce

DIRECTIONS: Complete the following paragraph about the short story "An
Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by choosing the correct words) in parentheses.
*An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" begins in the middle of the story. At a crucial point in the story, the author introduces the beginning of the story, so the reader can understand the main character's situation. This pattern of organization is (linear or nonlinear) narrative. In the final part of the story, the writer uses (stream-of-consciousness or limited omniscience), which introduces doubt into the mind of the reader about the possible (resolution or narrative) of the story. In the last sentence of the story, the resolution is revealed, and the reader learns that Peyton Farquhar (escaped or died)

. This shocking ending leaves the reader questioning the reality of the events that took place in the story. The author's use of a nonlinear narrative and limited omniscience creates a sense of uncertainty and surprise, making "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" a memorable and thought-provoking read.