A game of Polo with a Headless Goat

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

Travel Writing, to inform the reader of unknown traditions and concepts. Levine chooses to explore sports and other traditional forms of entertainment

Question 2

Audience

Answer 2

She hopes to appeal to travellers, attempts to fulfil reader’s general interest and promoting her travels.

Question 3

Language

Answer 3

-Generally informative

-Emotive language, describing her excitement:
‘they loved the idea’
1 st paragraph a brief description of what will happen and expectations. Builds immediate excitement/enthusiasm for race/

-Use of hyperbole ‘eternity’ to exaggerate impatience/ boredom. ‘only action was…’ Sets reader up for climax, contrast create emphasis

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