A Journey Into Bhutan Flashcards
What are the writers feelings/thoughts about or impressions of Bhutan
General- extreme emotions
1 in awe of the landscape- repetition
2. Journey details to show how remote it is
3. Hyperbolic metaphor and alliteration
4. Oxymoron to highlight disbelief
5. Disappointment in food and quality of life - negative adjectives
6. Admiration of the people - uses lists
7 long sentences and long factual paragraph to summarise history
8 personalises the country
9 not chronological order
In awe of the landscape
Repetition of mountain and landmass
Descriptive list to start
Metaphor bringing landscape to life “ giant child”” subcontinent colliding”
Lists of travel details
“Five different flights over four days to get there”
Lists
Hyperbolic metaphor and alliteration
“Mountains rise to meet the moon” shows height and her wonder
Oxymoron
“Frozen desert”
Shows her disbelief in the epic landscape
Contrast the disappointment in food and quality of life
Negative adjectives
“Plastic and flavorless” food
Instant coffee , powdered milk
“Stale soft cookies”
“Hideously coloured orange cream biscuits”
Admiration for people
Every part of life - skill, looks, dress, nature
Lists of building achievements shows marvel at their skill “grand …without blue prints or nails”
Triplet to describe peoples looks” dark,almond shaped eyes, high cheek bones and gentle smiles”
Long sentence to describe dress sense
Long broken sentence to describe nature “dignity, unselfconsciousness, good humour, grace”
Long descriptive paragraph to explain history
Gives detailed background to the country
Used to back up and justify her impression of the people and landscape
Personalises the country to show admiration
Metaphor “ I am full of admiration for this small country”
Not chronological order
Arrival
Description of scene
Long background
Personalises the country to make it seem like a friend
