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The Open Window x x "The Open Window" by Saki Literary Analysis: Surprise Ending 

All stories have similar plot structures. However, not all stories end the way you assume they're going to end. Sometimes, a story ends with am unexpected twist-a surprise ending. Most writers will hint at the surprise ending by providing clues along the way.

DIRECTIONS: Read each story event in the following chart. Then complete the chart by identifYing clues from each event that suggest the surpnse ending.

**Clues to Surprise Ending Story Event**

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 * Story Event || Clue to the Ending  ||
 * 1. Framton and the niece chat before Mrs. Sappleton comes in, || The niece asks strange questions, almost, as if she is interrogating him. ||
 * 2. The niece starts her story with, "You may wonder why we keep that window wide open on an October afternoon." ||  ||
 * 3. The niece tells about the men disappearing on the hunt, and Framton appears to believe her. ||  ||
 * 4. The aunt is brisk and cheerful, talking about hunting. ||  ||
 * 5. Framton sees a look of horror on the niece's face as she stares in the direction of the returning men. ||  ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 35px; text-align: left;">6. Mrs. Sappleton explains who Framton is to the men. ||  ||
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 35px; text-align: left;">7. The niece tells a story about Framton being afraid of dogs. ||  ||