Storm on the Island Quotes Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Beginning
Lang/Struc
“We are ………….. we …….. … ……. ……..”
Enjambment
A
“We are prepared: we build our houses squat,”
“Squat” – monosyllabic, blunt word that suggests solidity but also vulnerability.
2
Q
Middle
Language/Structure
“spits like . ……. … …….. ……..”
Volta - Shift in mood
A
“spits like a tamed cat turned savage.”
3
Q
End
Language
“We are …………. by … ……. …”
A
“We are bombarded by the empty air.”
4
Q
Middle
Structure
“You …… ….. that the … is …………./ …………. …………”
A
“You might think that the sea is company, / Exploding comfortably”
5
Q
Middle
Language
“Can …… a ……. …… .. …..”
A
Can raise a tragic chorus in a gale.”
Metaphor “tragic chorus” – classical allusion to Greek tragedy, suggesting that nature is performing a violent, emotional drama.
