Read the excerpt from part 1 of "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge."
"The cord fell away; his arms parted and floated upward, the hands dimly seen on each side in the growing light. He watched them with a new interest as first one and then the other pounced upon the noose at his neck. They tore it away and thrust it fiercely aside, its undulations resembling those of a water snake."
Based on the excerpt, which is the most reasonable plot prediction?
A. The prisoner will fall asleep.
B. The prisoner will beg for mercy.
C. The prisoner will escape.
D. The prisoner will be bitten by a snake.
Answer (1)
The most reasonable plot prediction based on the excerpt is that the prisoner will escape, as he actively frees himself from the noose. This moment indicates a shift from helplessness to survival. Other options, such as falling asleep or begging for mercy, do not align as closely with the actions described. ;
