Purple Hibiscus
This object symbolises fragile hope and quiet rebellion against Papa’s control.
The Purple Hibiscus
They call themselves "a hard-headed, practical man of business"
Mr. Birling
This poem portrays a city filled with “marks of weakness, marks of woe.”
'London'
This skill involves working out ideas and feelings that the writer hints at but never states directly.
Inference
This technique repeats a word or phrase at the beginning of multiple lines or clauses to create emphasis, rhythm, or emotional intensity.
anaphora
This is the nickname given to the corrupt military leader of state in Purple Hibiscus.
Big Oga
Refers to Eva Smith as "a girl of that sort"
Mrs. Birling
This poem contrasts the vibrant life of the Caribbean with an English coastline, brought together by a violent storm.
This skill means you must give evidence, identify techniques and explain effect — not just describe what happens.
Analysis
This structural device places two contrasting ideas, images, or settings side by side to highlight their differences.
juxtaposition
Who says the quote, “But when did man lose his dignity?”?
Obiara
They say "But these girls aren’t cheap labour – they’re people"
Sheila Birling
This poem describes “wooden farmhouses, old, in need of paint,” hinting at a modest rural upbringing.
'Where I Come From'
When you are asked to judge how effective or convincing a text is, you are being tested on this reading skill.
Evaluation
A character who contrasts with another character, often the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities.
foil
Which symbol in the book functions as a subtle marker of power, agency, and female selfhood rather than simple appearance?
The lipstick
They are referred to as "the wonderful fairy prince"
Gerald Croft
In this poem, a speaker revisits a hill where a small moment of young love became a lifelong memory.
'At Castle Boterel'
This style of writing presents a discussion of different viewpoints, often weighing arguments before reaching a conclusion.
Discursive
A figure of speech where part of something represents the whole, or vice versa.
synecdoche
Name the different sections of the novel:
Breaking Gods: Palm Sunday
Speaking with Our Spirits: Before Palm Sunday
The Pieces of Gods: After Palm Sunday
A Different Silence: The Present
The final stage direction of the play
"As they stare guiltily and dumbfounded, the curtain falls."
This poem imagines mountains as “marvellous prowlers” and ends with a “bandolier of light” across a peak.
'Below the Green Corrie'
This type of writing may begin in media res to engage the reader.
Narrative
In a story, a character experiences a sudden realization about their true nature or the reality of their situation, often leading to a change in their behavior.
anagnorisis