The War of the Worlds Chapter 4 Excerpt

A heavy explosion

They seemed like little cowled figures at first, moving with a rolling motion and as fast as flying birds.

Their armoured bodies glittered in the sun as they swept swiftly forward.

<p>The crowd seemed to be horror-struck, with no screaming or shouting, just a silence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He swung round and accidentally hit the narrator with the corner of his burden.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The narrator shouted for people to get under water, but his warning went unheeded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rush of smoke up the river.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Striding hurriedly above the trees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rolling motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A huge case.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Horror-struck in silence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shouting 'Get under water!'</p> Signup and view all the answers