Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge- Lynn

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What is the main function of the flashback in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

Back

To explain why Farquhar is being hanged.

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Which event occurs last in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

Back

Farquhar dies of hanging.

Front

What must readers figure out to understand 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

Back

The order of the events.

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Why does the Federal scout suggest burning the bridge in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

Back

He wants to set Farquhar up.

Front

What is an example of personification in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

Back

'The humming of the gnats that danced above the eddies of the stream.'

Front

Define flashback in literature.

Back

A narrative technique that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to present events that occurred earlier.

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What is the significance of the setting in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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It reflects the tension and conflict of the Civil War era.

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Identify the main character in 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'.

Back

Peyton Farquhar.

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What is the primary theme of 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

Back

The blurred line between reality and illusion.

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Explain the role of the Federal scout in the story.

Back

He deceives Farquhar into attempting to sabotage the Union's efforts.