Question

A Horseman in the Sky" by Ambrose Bierce

Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

How does the author’s diction give clues to the story’s setting?
- The author uses military terminology to show that this took place during a battle
(explain in simple words and in two sentenc)

Answer 1

The author uses words related to the military to hint that the story is set during a time of war. This choice of words helps the reader understand that the characters are involved in a battle, creating a tense and serious atmosphere.