The Black Lacs Fan My Mother Gave Me Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Tension in the air, weather. Ominous atmosphere
A
It was stifling. / A starless drought made the nights stormy
2
Q
Opposite characters. Short sentences build suspense. Like a film
A
She was always early. / He was late.
3
Q
Repetition.
A
“They”
4
Q
Passion in making of fan - reflects Passion in relationship?
A
“Wild roses”
“By hand”
“Stitched boldly, quickly”
5
Q
Dashes create suspense. (Like a fan). Boland doesn’t know the full story and won’t.
A
Suddenly she puts out her wing – the whole, full, flirtatious span of it
