An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a simile from 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'.

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"the strokes of the water spiders' legs, like oars which had lifted their boat".

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What does the distortion of time perception signify in the story?

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It signifies the psychological effects of fear and impending death on Peyton Farquhar.

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How does the author create suspense in the story?

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By using an unexpected sequence of events and vivid descriptions.

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What is the main function of flashbacks in literature?

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Flashbacks provide background information and context to the current events in the story.

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What is the significance of Peyton Farquhar's character in the story?

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He represents the human cost of war and the impact of personal choices.

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What theme does Ambrose Bierce convey through the story?

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War makes men cruel and indifferent to human life.

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What literary device is used to describe the setting in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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Imagery is used to create vivid descriptions of the physical setting.

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What is the role of the narrator in the story?

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The narrator provides an objective perspective while revealing the inner thoughts of Peyton Farquhar.

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How does the story reflect the concept of time?

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The story explores the relativity of time, especially in moments of crisis.