Question

Which of the following statements does NOT describe Ambrose Bierce's style of writing in "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"? A. Bierce manipulates chronological order to develop plot. B. Bierce uses setting to develop conflict. C. Bierce uses foreshadowing to allude to a surprise ending. D. Bierce uses flashbacks to help develop character.

Answer 1

the answer is b, I searched this up for a test awhile ago

Answer 2

Answer:

Bierce uses foreshadowing to allude to a surprise ending.

Explanation:

As seen in the short story "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge", there are two mayor factors during the development of the story, which are options A (manipulation of chronological order) and D (flashbacks to help develop the character). The setting, which is mentioned in option B is reliant: the environment of the story is the Civil War, and this is why the conflict of the story starts, when the Federal Army arrives to the place where Payton Farquhar and his family live. Finally, even if the ending is surprising (the plot twist) there are no signs if foreshadowing across the story, just the speaker manipulating chronological events to get the desired effect.