Prompt
Use the following to write a paragraph analyzing the plot of "The Sniper."
1. What is happening as the story begins?
2. List 5 strong adjectives that describe the main character.
3. Specifically describe the setting. List 4 adjectives that describe the environment
4. What is the conflict in the story? What is the Sniper's internal conflict?
5. What is the Sniper's state of mind or attitude throughout the story?
6. What event is the climax of the story? How does this change the mood of the story?
7. What is the resolution of the story? How is the conflict resolved in the story?
8. Describe the situational irony at the end of the story.
9. What is the theme of the story?
10. Why does the author chose not to give the main character a name?