"The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty : Literary Terms Analysis Practice

In a comment, answer one of the four questions listed below. 

(1) MOOD - Analyze changes in the mood throughout the story. How and why does it change? Provide textual evidence (direct quote(s)).

(2) THEME - What do you think the theme of the story is and why? Provide evidence.

(3) SYMBOL - Identify an object, place, activity, etc. and explain what it stands for beyond itself.

(4) IRONY - Identify and explain when and how irony occurs in the story. *Hint: 2/3 forms of irony are present in this story.

CONVERSATION STARTER: SHORT STORIES

What makes a great story? Comment below.

Challenge:

- add to the conversation -- either say something new or build on something that has already been said

- support your answer with an example