"The Sniper" MC Questions

How does the author manipulate time to create mystery in Paragraph 1?

• The author uses flashback to question how previous Irish wars have influenced the current civil war.

• The author uses foreshadowing to suggest that future danger is in store.

• The author uses quick pacing to introduce abruptly how tragedy can strike in war in a matter of moments.

• The author uses slow pacing to develop gradually the idea that death lingers.

How does the author create tension in paragraph 3?

• by highlighting the risk of smoking a cigarette in midst of battle

• by describing the sniper’s hungry appetite

• by contrasting the sniper’s fearlessness with his hatred of war

• by highlighting the sniper’s cowardice while fighting enemies

Which statement best evaluates the organizational structure of paragraph 4?

• Description establishes the senselessness of war and the sniper’s emotions about fighting against innocent people.

• Problem solution outlines the uselessness of war and how peace is found in proactive discussion.

• Cause effect shows how the sniper nearly got shot as a result of his decision to smoke.

• Chronology relays the sniper’s course of action to defeat the enemy.

What effect is created by the description in paragraph 7?

• Distrust

• Fear

• Humor

• Anguish

How does the author manipulate time to develop suspense in paragraphs 9-10?

• The author uses flashback to question why the sniper decided to fight in the war in the first place.

• The author uses quick pacing to emphasize how in war, danger can happen in just a matter of moments.

• The author uses slow pacing to develop gradually the sniper’s conflicting emotions towards war.

• The author uses foreshadowing to suggest that the sniper will ultimately kill his brother in battle.

In paragraphs 11-14, how does the author’s choice of structure affect the passage?

• By focusing on the sniper’s wound, the author creates tension about the graphic outcomes war often leads to.

• By focusing on the sniper’s ability to overcome pain, the author creates a sense of optimism regarding war.

• By presenting a flashback about a wound the sniper suffered in the past, the author reveals the sniper’s vast experience in fighting wars.

• By focusing on the wound, the author questions whether or not the sniper can handle the realities of war.

In paragraph 16, how does the author create the effect of mystery regarding the sniper’s plan to trick the enemy sniper?

• by describing his present actions and thoughts

• by relaying chronologically how he plans to attack the enemy

• by withholding important information about the details of the plan until the next paragraph

• by using problem solution to emphasize the importance of victory in battle

How does the author use structure in paragraphs 17-20 to create an effect?

• The author uses description to create sympathy for the enemy sniper.

• The author uses cause effect to show how the sniper’s clever plan led to his survival and eventual victory over his enemy.

• The author uses compare and contrast to differentiate the sniper’s plan of attack versus the enemy’s.

• The author uses chronology to create disdain for the enemy.

How does the author manipulate time to create mystery in paragraph 25?

• The author uses flashback to question why the sniper decided to kill the enemy.

• The author uses foreshadowing to emphasize the wonderful adventures that lie in the sniper’s post-war future.

• The author uses foreshadowing to suggest that the sniper might know the enemy he just killed.

• The author uses flash forward to suggest that the sniper will suffer a similar fate as the enemy.

What structural choice does the author make to build suspense throughout the passage?

• The author begins the story by describing a dark scene in Dublin, which foreshadows the dark outcome of the story.

• The author describes the challenges the sniper faces as a result of killing an innocent woman.

• The author describes the dangers of smoking a cigarette in battle.

• The author compares the risk of fighting enemies to the risk of trying to escape them.