Intro: "The Sniper" & Conflict

Where does the short story "The Sniper" take place?

• England

• Ireland

• France

• US

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When does "The Sniper" take place?

• American Civil War 1861-1865

• American Revolutionary War Apr 19, 1775 – Sep 3, 1783

• Irish Civil War Jun 28, 1922 – May 24, 1923

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Who is fighting?

• Free Masons vs. Republicans

• Republicans vs. Free Staters

• Eskymos vs. Braves

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Who is the author of "The Sniper"?

• Liam Neeson

• Roald Dahl

• Liam O'flaherty

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What is conflict in literature?

• The uncertainty or anxiety we feel about what is going to happen next in the story.

• Tug of war

• Conflict is a literary element that involves a struggle between two opposing forces, usually a protagonist and an antagonist.

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What is suspense in literature?

• The attitude a writer takes towards the audience, subject, or character.

• It's the central idea in story or work of literature.

• It's the uncertainty or anxiety of what is going to happen next in the story or literature.

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What are some types of conflict in stories or literature? Choose the BEST answer.

• Man vs Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs Robots

• Man vs. Self, Man vs. Nature, Ice Cream vs. Pizza

• Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Supernatural, Man vs. Society

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