Life on Thin Ice: Importance of The Ice Flashcards
(16 cards)
Topic Sentence- Opening sentence: McDougall successfully persuades…
…the reader that urgent action is needed for climate change in Greenland
Topic Sentence- Techniques (name and when does he use them) : through his use of effective techniques such as…
…imagery and word choice whilst discussing the importance of the ice
Topic Sentence: What is one of the most successful aspects of McDougall’s style? What does this allow for the reader to do?
Perhaps one of the most effective aspects of McDougall’s style is remarkable ability to provide context which allows for the reader to full appreciate the critical significance of the ice.
Topic Sentence: What do you do after discussing context?
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Introducing the first quote? (Extended metaphor…symbolise…demonstrating close bond…)
The extended metaphor of “Frozen womb” is introduced to symbolise the deep emotional connection between Greenland’s culture and their environment, demonstrating the close bond that people share with the land.
Analysis for “Frozen Womb”?
Just as a womb serves to keep a baby alive and nurtured, so to does the ice act to keep the people of Greenland safe and happy.
Introducing the second quote? (utilises the image…reinforces geographical and deeply familial)
This metaphor is further developed as the writer utilises the image of “An Umbilical cord to friends and family” which reinforces the idea that the bond that the people have with their land isn’t only geographical but also deeply familial.
Analysis for “Umbilical cord” : Just as..so to
Just as an umbilical cord provides a connection between a mother and baby so to does the ice provide connection for people living in Greenland to their loved ones.
Analysis for “Umbilical cord”: Natural and emotional
The connection provided by an umbilical cord is also a natural and deeply emotional one, mirrors how the connection that the people of Greenland have to the ice is a very close emotional one and it feels natural to them
Introducing the third quote?
McDougall conveys the reliance that the people of Greenland have on the ice by noting “Freeze offers escape”
Analysing “Freeze offers escape”: personification
The word ‘offers’ personifies the ice, making it sound as if it gives the choice to view it as a good thing.
Analysing “Freeze offers escape”: emphasises reliance
This emphasises the reliance on the ice and therefore the harrowing impact that climate change would have on their lives as it would cause the ice to dissapear
Evaluation: Compellingly persuades…
…the reader that climate change demands for urgent action through his exploration of the ice’s critical role in the lives of the people of Greenland.
Evaluation: He expertly provides context…
…which engages the reader and encourages a shift in perspective that fosters sympathy for their plight
Evaluation: Techniques and what these do?
This is accomplished through the use of strategic techniques such as precise word choice, vivid imagery and emotive language. These all deepen our understanding of the dependence that Greenlandic people have on the ice.
Evaluation: What will happen as their environment erodes?
As their environment erodes McDougall highlights the catastrophic consequences of losing this vital aspect of their lives, the urgency of climate change is made clear and deeply personal
