Auto Wreck Flashcards
At what time of day does the accident happen?
At night
‘Auto” refers to:
A car
Quote 2 words to show the ambulance is compared to a bird:
‘floating’
‘wings’
What does the word ‘leap’ suggest about the scene?
It creates a sense of urgency.
What does the word ‘deranged’ tell us about the state of mind of the onlookers?
They are confused
Why do the policemen appear to be ‘composed’?
They are emotionally unaffected and used to these type of scenes.
Explain the feeling of being choked by a tourniquet
To have difficulty breathing (the onlookers)
Explain why the onlookers have ‘sickly smiles’
It is a coping mechanism / false appearance
To hide their true feelings/horror
Name 2 things that the onlookers are concerned about
Who has died
Who is responsible for this / other accidents
