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Summary Assignment: "A Wireless Message" by Ambrose Bierce

In this assignment, you will demonstrate your ability to summarize a literary work by writing a formal summary of Ambrose Bierce's short story, "A Wireless Message." This exercise will help you practice condensing a narrative while maintaining its essential elements and themes.

Group 1

Read the short story "A Wireless Message" by Ambrose Bierce. After reading, write a formal summary of the story. Your summary should capture the main events, characters, and themes without including unnecessary details or personal opinions.

Source 1.1

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Vt6-hAOKKMtpckPC6YbOMP8pa0-7tk3vrtv71sJguc/edit?usp=sharing

Bierce, Ambrose. "A Wireless Message."

Question 1a

Essay

Write a formal summary of Ambrose Bierce's short story, "A Wireless Message." Your summary should be between 5- 7 sentences and include the author, title, main events, and characters. Ensure that your summary is concise and objective,

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