Assisi Quotes Flashcards

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“The dwarf sat slumped like a half-filled sack”

A

A - hands are an important symbol to Christianity hands backwards is metaphorical for the devil

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“Sat slumped like a half-filled sack”

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A - sibilance -hissing sound - harsh

Making him sound like an inanimate object

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3
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“Tiny twisted legs”

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Alliteration

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4
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“He had the advantage of not being dead yet”

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Sarcasm

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5
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“A rush of tourists clucking contentedly”

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Tourists compared to chickens

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6
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“It was they”

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Accusing tone

Apathy- ignoring the dwarf

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