storm on the island KEY POEM Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
” we …….. : we build our houses …..”
A
-prepared, squat
highlights how the islander adapt to their environment “prepared” suggests hoe they are accustomed to the storm
2
Q
“exploding ……….”
A
-comfortably
juxtaposes the idea of fear and safety
power of humans is insignificant to nature
3
Q
“blast” “p……”
A
-pummels
semantic field of plosive verbs to show how forceful nature is
4
Q
“like a …. cat turned …….”
A
-tame, savage
familiar thing can turn as the storm is unpredictable
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