storm on the island Flashcards
one of the easiest ones fr
1
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“We are prepared”
A
.strong confident opening statement which creates a sense of irony later on when contrasted with the reality of the situation
2
Q
“Exploding comfortably”
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.Oxymoron
.highlights the chaos in the current situation
3
Q
“spits like a tamed cat turned savage”
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.similie
.shows the unpredictability of the storm
.the fact it was ‘tame’ before shows mans belief that he can control nature
4
Q
“strafes”, “salvo”, “bombarded”
A
.military language
.associated with air strikes
.could link to the troubles in Ireland
5
Q
Free verse
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.Mimics the unpredictability of the storm
6
Q
“huge nothing”
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.Oxymoron
.emphasises confusion
.shows the stupidity of the situation since they fear nothing
.relates to the troubles in Ireland
