Aunt Julia- Stanza 3

Question 1

“only house”

Answer 1

. Connotations of unique, remarkable and special
. This suggests that his aunts house is a special place for the speaker because of the unique experience he shares with her there. It emphasises the special and remarkable bond between the speaker and his aunt Julia and the important role she plays in his life.

Question 2

“absolute”

Question 3

“absolute darkness”

Question 4

“listening”

Answer 4

. Connotations of engrossed, focused and hearing
. This suggests that the speaker is completely focused and engrossed in the atmosphere of his location in aunt Julia’s home. It highlights how his other senses have been muted due to the inky darkness and is now solely relying on his hearing.

Question 5

“crickets”

Question 6

“friendly”