Aunt Julia Flashcards
“Very…very” repetition
Emphasises her big personality. Intense and potent characteristics which made her memorable.
“Fast” word choice
Connotes rushed and active. Suggests she is an energetic, vibrant, lively person.
“Men’s boots” word choice
Connotes practical and versatile. Suggests her shoes are not for fashion. They serve a purpose. Suggests she is independent and skillful.
“Marvellously” word choice
Connotes awe and wonder. Suggests that he looked up to her and saw her skills as magical.
“Drew” word choice
Connotes resourcefulness and versatility. Suggests she is self-sufficient and makes the most of what she has.
“Absolute darkness” word choice
Connotes remoteness and isolation. Suggests that this environment was quite scary and ominous.
“Crickets being friendly” metaphor
Literally, this would mean that the crickets were talking, saying nice things. This suggests that the crickets were making cricket noises, which sounded peaceful, giving the environment a welcoming feeling.
“Flouncing” word choice
Connotes liveliness and eagerness. Suggests she is just as exciting and dynamic as her environment.
“Silenced” word choice
Connotes inactivity, stillness, and unresponsiveness. Suggests that it is too late for him to communicate with Aunt Julia due to her death.
“Absolute” word choice
Connotes finality and fixedness. Suggests his sadness over the loss of Aunt Julia because it lasts forever and can not be reversed.
“Getting angry” repetition
Emphasises his frustration and regret that she 5 answer his questions, and he can not ask any more questions now that she is dead.
“Unanswered” word choice
Connotes dissatisfied and discontent. Suggests his feeling of unfulfillment now that she is gone, he never got closure or resolution.
