Emgreei

Question 1

Who wrote emigree

Answer 1

Rumens

Question 2

“There was once a country”

Answer 2

Opening line - makes it sound like story - could suggest loss

Question 3

“It may be at war, it may be sick with tyrants”

Answer 3

Suggest country could have been invaded - speakers positive view isn’t accurate

Question 4

“I am branded with the impression of sunlight”

Answer 4

Juxtapose - Branded=negative - impression of sunlight=positive
-branded shows her rigidity of her view and it won’t change

Question 5

Personification

Question 6

Language about light

Answer 6

City described in colourful terms - shows speakers feelings that it’s a beautiful place

Question 7

Language of conflict

Answer 7

Vocab linked with war, invasion shows the speakers view may not be perfect as she recalls.

Question 8

Feelings attitudes

Answer 8

Nostalgia - the speakers positive memories of the city are unwavering - nothing will change her view

Threat - suggestions that the city has been invaded by a tyrant, but speaker chooses to ignore these things