Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan

Question 1

first point

Answer 1

Firstly, Zeppa interests her reader early in the extract by describing the extradionary landscapes and

“Mountains all around, climbing up to peaks, rolling into valleys, again and again.” – Repetition mimics the vastness of the scenery, creating a sense of awe.

“I watch the mountains rise to meet the moon.” – Personification enhances the magical quality of the landscape.

“The air is thin and pure.” – Sensory imagery emphasizes the untouched beauty of the environment.

Question 2

second point

Answer 2

resenting the lack of enthusiasm they have about being in Bhutan

“I am exhausted, but I cannot sleep.” – Contrast between exhaustion and wakefulness reflects discomfort.

The use of numbers in “five different flights over four days” and the list of airports convey a sense of the distance travelled and the remoteness of Bhutan.

The hotel’s “simple” room sounds very basic and the food offered is described using negative adjectives: “plasticity” bread, “flavourless” tea.

Question 3

third pont

Answer 3

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Finally, the writer engages the reader by sharing how her time in Bhutan changed her perspective

The writer has a positive view of the Bhutanese people, describing their appearance with “beautiful… faces” and “gentle smiles” but she struggles to find a word that can convey all of their good qualities

the last two paragraphs move from describing what the writer sees to recounting what she learns about Bhutan by the names given to the welcome drinks and stories about deities.