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"bawling" - suggesting that the brothers were crying uncontrollably. This tells us how upsetting and traumatic the move is for Duffy's siblings.
How does Duffy use language to portray the upset the mood caused?
Extended metaphor
What is the name of the technique the poem is based around?
"Chanted the scenery" - the word "chanted" suggests Duffy remembers the sound of the teacher as if she was singing. This tells us how happy Duffy was when she was in her class.
How does Duffy create a pleasant atmosphere in the opening stanza?
The harsh light of truth.
What does the sun shining on the station symbolise?
Identify three key areas and provide evidence for each on whether the writer agrees or disagrees.
How do we answer the 5 mark question?
Contrasting long sentence and short sentence - This is used by Duffy to mimic the types of change that can happen - the instantaneous change that can happen out of nowhere or the change that happens slowly over time.
How does Duffy use sentence structure to portray the theme of change?
Love can be deadly and life threatening.
What is a "truth" Duffy tells us about love?
"The sky opened up into a thunderstorm"
What is a quote that suggests that creates an unsettling atmosphere?
Dissociation through body language.
What does the quote "The girl looked at the ground the table legs rested on" suggest to us?
Just as so too
"Originally? And I hesitate" - The question is used to suggest that Duffy is unsure about her origins. The words "hesitate" reinforces the sense of uncertainty Duffy has over her identity. This is effective in concluding the poem as it relates to the overall theme of identity and how Duffy is still no closer to establishing who she is.
How does Duffy use language to create an effective conclusion?
"Possessive and faithful"
What is a quote that creates a disturbing atmosphere?
"The inky tadploes changed form commas to exclamation marks"
What is a quote that portrays the theme of change?
The Lost Generation
What is the name given to the group of writer's and artists Hemingway was part of?
Punctuation - It engages the reader by asking them to think about something. Used in effective openings and conclusions.
What does a question mark do?
"feel only a skelf of shame"
What is a quote that shows Duffy is beginning to accept her new environment?
"Blind you with tears"
What is a quote that tells us about how love can cause upset and pain, as well as distorting reality?
What is a quote that shows the classroom was a place of wonder and joy?
"Glowed like a sweet-shop"
"It really is a simple operation Jig. In fact its not really an operation at all."
What does the man say to overly simplify the operation?
Give meaning of the word, what it suggests and link it to question.
How do we analyse word choice?