Ambrose Biercs
Could someone that has read the story check my work?
1. The gray-clad soldier who tells Farquhar about the bridge is
on his way to the bridge.
a Federal scout. ******
frightened of being caught and hanged.
planning to burn the bridge.
2. Unimaginably, Farquhar seems to
survive the hanging. *****
fall off the bridge without the noose.
fight the soldiers and escape.
be rescued by the man who told him about the bridge.
3. A flashback occurs when
a writer gives subtle hints that something is going on.
a writer reminds the reader of something that happened at the beginning of a story.
a writer suspends the present story to recall an important event that affected the main character(s).*******
a writer tells a story “backwards.”
4. Anyone caught will be summarily punished. Which of the following best describes summarily?
adjective
adverb ******
verb
antecedent
5. Which Romantic writer's style is most similar to Ambrose Bierce's?
Henry David Thoreau
Edgar Allan Poe
Nathaniel Hawthorne *****
Walt Whitman
I agree with all your answers.
(It's a fascinating story, isn't it?)
number 5 is Edgar allan poe
1. To check your answer for question 1, you can refer to the text or story that you are reading. Look for a section where the gray-clad soldier is described or mentioned. Pay attention to any details or characteristics that might indicate his role or purpose in the story. Based on your options, the correct answer appears to be "a Federal scout."
2. Similarly, for question 2, review the relevant section in the story where Farquhar's fate is discussed or revealed. Look for clues or descriptions that indicate what happens to him. Based on the given options, the correct answer is "survive the hanging."
3. To determine the correct answer for question 3, you need to understand what a flashback is and how it is used in storytelling. A flashback is a technique where the narrative temporarily shifts to a previous event or time, providing additional context or information. You can identify a flashback by looking for phrases or indicators in the text that signal a shift to the past. In this case, the correct answer is "a writer suspends the present story to recall an important event that affected the main character(s)."
4. To understand the meaning of the word "summarily," you can consult a dictionary or look for context clues in the text. "Summarily" is an adverb that means without delay or in a prompt and decisive manner. From the given options, the correct answer is "adverb."
5. Comparing the writing style of Ambrose Bierce to other Romantic writers requires an understanding of each author's unique style. You can research and analyze the writing style of each writer to make a comparison. Look for similarities in themes, techniques, or literary devices used. In this case, the given options suggest that Nathaniel Hawthorne's style is most similar to Ambrose Bierce's.