Prompt Use the following to write a paragraph analyzing the plot of "The Sniper."
1. What is happening as the story begins?
2. List 5 strong adjectives that describe the main character.
3. Specifically describe the setting. List 4 adjectives that describe the environment
4. What is the conflict in the story? What is the Sniper's internal conflict?
5. What is the Sniper's state of mind or attitude throughout the story?
6. What event is the climax of the story? How does this change the mood of the story?
7. What is the resolution of the story? How is the conflict resolved in the story?
8. Describe the situational irony at the end of the story.
9. What is the theme of the story?
10. Why does the author chose not to give the main character a name?

answer: b (host)

viruses use the cells of living organisms to reproduce. the cell which is used by virus is called as "host cell". it is a living cell in which virus multiplies, example bacteria, plant or an animal cell.

in this, the virus is a parasite, which uses host cell for its benefit (reproduction) by using the cell machinary of host cell.

the correct option is c) “logical reasons.”

writers should explain their position by writing logical reasons. in order to build effective arguments, clear evidence and logical ideas should be used to support the writers’ position.

counterclaims are used when the writers do not agree with a claim proposed by another author.

fair rebuttals are used by writers when a counterclaim to their position is being presented.