Between a Rock and a Hard Place Flashcards
“This technique is known as stemming or chimneying”
> “Technique”
Technique- shows credibility
Shows the reader that the writer is an expert in climbing. Make the reader feel that the writer enjoys hiking and explore new places.
Different type of techniques while hiking
Line 12. To show he is an experienced climber.
“I’m standing is a chockstone the size of a large bus tire”
> “Size of a large bus tire”
Chockstone- A stone that has become wedged between rocks
To help the reader visualise the size of the rock
Hyperbole and metaphor
Line 15. This is important because it shows the reader how large the rock is and also help the reader visualise the situation he is in.
“I’ll have a nine-foot height to descend, less than that of the first overhang”
> “nine-foot height to descend”
Descend-jump off/going down
The writer assesses each part of the descend carefully before undertaking it
Present tense
Line 17. This shows that he is aware of the danger and his surrounding.
“instantly I know this is trouble”
> “Trouble”
Trouble-signify that he is unsafe
Let the reader know that the writer is in a dangerous situation
Adverb and Short sentence
Line 30. This helps build tension/create suspense.
“The chockstone…consumes the sky”
> “Consume”
Consume-devour the sky/covering the view
Let the reader know the danger and something wrong is about to happen
Personification
Line 32. This helps the reader know that the rock is the one that will cause trouble later on in the story
