Mrs Wilkie Language Answer 2 (Language)
The dormitory in Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5 reads as if it is being described from the disapproving maternal viewpoint. The lightbulb which 'flickered spasmodically' highlights this weak and intermittent nature of the lighting in Sacha's room and gives the impression that soon even this poor lighting will give out completely. "Spasmodically" has connotations of a fevered person - it makes it sound like the lightbulb is undergoing the convulsions of illness and further suggests that soon it will sputter out completely. "Thin and worn mattresses" further implies that the furnishings are old and delapidated. It has unpleasant connotations as we start to understand that many people have stayed in this room before and it has barely been cleaned. "Welded shut"is an example of hyerbole - "Welded" implies metal that has been melted into place, perhaps by a blacksmith and suggests that the guests are imprisoned - no escape, and no chance of air. The simile of 'Relief map with river-like cracks meandering" suggests a maze of twisting lines and loops, which effectively conveys how entrenched the dirt in the sink is, and also reminds the reader that Sacha herself has been travelling. "Mini mountain ranges" moulded from toothpaste" is a comic image that combines alliteration with imagery to emphasise how extensive the mess is and how little care has been taken to keep the place pleasant or clean. It sustains the geographical imagery and drives home the point that the mess has been left to grow for a long time and is now out of control. "Moulded" seems deliberately ironic as it is doubtful that anyone has deliberately designed these blobs of toothpaste - in fact, the complete opposite is the case.
Paragraph 8: Mrs Wilkie
Mrs Wilkie is described using a variety of images drawn from combat and warfare. From the moment of her entrance, she is described in violent terms, "hurled her luggage to the floor." This emphasises the dominant, controlling and aggressive manner she has. "Eyes blazing" is hyperbolic and conveys Mrs Wilkie
Paragraph 5 reads as if it is being described from the disapproving maternal viewpoint. The lightbulb which 'flickered spasmodically' highlights this weak and intermittent nature of the lighting in Sacha's room and gives the impression that soon even this poor lighting will give out completely. "Spasmodically" has connotations of a fevered person - it makes it sound like the lightbulb is undergoing the convulsions of illness and further suggests that soon it will sputter out completely. "Thin and worn mattresses" further implies that the furnishings are old and delapidated. It has unpleasant connotations as we start to understand that many people have stayed in this room before and it has barely been cleaned. "Welded shut"is an example of hyerbole - "Welded" implies metal that has been melted into place, perhaps by a blacksmith and suggests that the guests are imprisoned - no escape, and no chance of air. The simile of 'Relief map with river-like cracks meandering" suggests a maze of twisting lines and loops, which effectively conveys how entrenched the dirt in the sink is, and also reminds the reader that Sacha herself has been travelling. "Mini mountain ranges" moulded from toothpaste" is a comic image that combines alliteration with imagery to emphasise how extensive the mess is and how little care has been taken to keep the place pleasant or clean. It sustains the geographical imagery and drives home the point that the mess has been left to grow for a long time and is now out of control. "Moulded" seems deliberately ironic as it is doubtful that anyone has deliberately designed these blobs of toothpaste - in fact, the complete opposite is the case.
Paragraph 8: Mrs Wilkie
Mrs Wilkie is described using a variety of images drawn from combat and warfare. From the moment of her entrance, she is described in violent terms, "hurled her luggage to the floor." This emphasises the dominant, controlling and aggressive manner she has. "Eyes blazing" is hyperbolic and conveys Mrs Wilkie
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