An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (TR)

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

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To explain why Peyton Farquhar is being hanged.

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What clue indicates that certain events in the story occur in Peyton Farquhar's imagination?

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The excerpt 'He noted the prismatic colors in all the dewdrops upon a million blades of grass' suggests imagination.

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Choose the sentence that uses a vocabulary word correctly: 'The monotonous sound of the teacher's lectures lulled the students to sleep.'

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This sentence correctly uses the word 'monotonous'.

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What motivated Peyton Farquhar to go to Owl Creek Bridge?

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Devotion to the Southern cause.

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Why does the author describe how Peyton Farquhar reacts to the sound of his watch?

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To show that Farquhar's perception of time had become distorted.

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

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The setting creates a tense atmosphere and highlights the themes of war and death.

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How does the author use imagery to enhance the story?

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Imagery is used to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, enhancing emotional impact.

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What role does the theme of time play in the story?

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Time is portrayed as fluid and subjective, especially in moments of crisis.

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What is the narrative perspective of 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?

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The story is told from a third-person limited perspective, focusing on Peyton Farquhar.

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How does the ending of the story affect the reader's understanding of reality?

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The ending reveals that Farquhar's escape was a mere illusion, challenging perceptions of reality.