Which of the following best describes the narrative structure of 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'?(1 point)

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It uses a chronological structure to tell the story in the order events occurred
It uses a chronological structure to tell the story in the order events occurred

It has a three-part structure that manipulates time to create a surprise ending
It has a three-part structure that manipulates time to create a surprise ending

It shifts between first-person and third-person narration to reveal different perspectives
It shifts between first-person and third-person narration to reveal different perspectives

It employs a nonlinear structure that moves back and forth in time

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The best description of the narrative structure of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is:

It has a three-part structure that manipulates time to create a surprise ending.

The story is divided into three sections: the setup of the situation, the perception of time during the protagonist's escape, and the twist ending that reveals the truth about his fate. This structure creates a surprising and impactful conclusion.