Storm on the Island Flashcards

(9 cards)

1
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quote describing that nature has no ammunition

A

there are no stacks

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2
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quotes using repetition to repeat that there is no shelter

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nor are there TREES which might prove COMPANY - - - but there are no TREES, no natural shelter. You might think that the sea is COMPANY

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3
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informal quote with onomatopoeia that describes how everyone has been affected by weather

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Blast: you know what I mean

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4
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quote that describes the wind’s destruction and chaos

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tragic chorus

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5
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oxymoron describing the danger is far away

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exploding comfortably

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6
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quote describing the violence of nature

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spits like a tame cat turned savage

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7
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quote describing everyone at mercy to the storm

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we just sit tight

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8
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quote describing anticipation of storm

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space is a salvo

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9
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quote describing how they fear something that can’t even be seen/ isn’t real

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it is a huge nothing we fear

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