Storm On The Island

Question 1

Opening of storm on the island showing confidence

Answer 1

We are prepared:We build our houses squat,
Sink walls in rock and roof them with good slate

Question 2

Quote using multiple senses in storm on the island

Answer 2

So that you can listen to the thing you fear

Question 3

Quote showing trees sound in a storm in storm on the island

Answer 3

Can raise a tragic chorus in a gale

Question 4

Quote showing the sea being relatively calm in storm on the island

Answer 4

You may think that the sea is company,
Exploding comfortably

Question 5

Metaphor in storm on the island and show of powerlessness of humans

Answer 5

The flung spray hits
The very windows,spits like a tame cat
Turned savage.We just sit tight

Question 6

Quote showing storm battering humans in storm on the island

Answer 6

Wind dives
And strafes invisibly.Space is a salvo.
We are bombarded by the empty air.

Question 7

Structure of Storm on the Island

Answer 7

Blank verse creates a conversational tone and shows nature can’t be controlled by man
Constant casuera and enjambment shows failed attempts to control nature
First person plural tense creates a sense of community
‘Squat’ stanza shows buildings and sense of community and visually shows an island
Shifts from confidence to fear and destruction

Question 8

Quote showing volta in storm on the island

Answer 8

But no.when it begins,the flung spray hits