The Sniper

how does the writer use language to describe the snipers reaction to the shooting

words and phrases

language features

Asked by lucyb1411 on 25 Nov 16:41

Last updated by Cat on 25 Nov 21:03

1 Answers

Answered by Cat on 25 Nov 21:03

Do you mean after the sniper got hit in the arm? The language becomes more direct and graphic.

The sniper thought the noise would wake the dead. He stooped to pick the rifle up. He couldn't lift it. His forearm was dead. "I'm hit," he muttered. Dropping flat onto the roof, he crawled back to the parapet. With his left hand he felt the injured right forearm. The blood was oozing through the sleeve of his coat. There was no pain--just a deadened sensation, as if the arm had been cut off.