Question 1

This opening passage of a short story accomplishes which of the following?

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It describes the scene in preparation for a hanging.

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It renders a graphic description of a military battle.

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It presents the thoughts and emotions of a man very likely to die in the next few moments.

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It introduces a light and joyful mood.

Question 2

The word "stout" indicates to the reader that__________

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the cross timber is unlikely to snap when the man is hanged.

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the men who built the scaffold were unusually large.

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The sergeant was unusually brave and strong.

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the man's neck was very weak and already pulsed with tension.

Question 3

The narrator's comments about the sergeant suggests that_____

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he gave the impression that he had experience in these matters

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he had abandoned responsibility for the consequences of the act

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he was someone who could have great empathy for the victim

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he was a deeply impressive soldier and commander of men.

Question 4

The narrator points out the two sentinels on either end of the bridge to

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underscore the irony of these two participants be oblivious to the event on the bridge

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undermine the notion that the captain is truly in charge

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reinforce the use of anaphora as a central rhythmic motif throughout the passage.

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express that there are participants clearly opposed to what is about to transpire

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