Beyond the Sky and Earth Flashcards
1
Q
Bhutan is all and only mountains
A
Negativity
2
Q
Picture, gathering, pilling, pinching, shark, knuckling
A
Plosives sounds, harsh terrain
3
Q
A ninety-minute drive …….
A
isolation.
4
Q
I watch mountains rise to meet the moon
A
Personification, sense of wonder.
5
Q
It doesn’t even
A
emphasises limited
6
Q
actually
A
adverb indicates surprise
7
Q
they have beautiful aristocratic faces with dark, almond-shaped eyes, high cheekbones and gentle smiles.
A
descriptive detail=striking and friendly.
8
Q
Politely in impeccable English
A
positive perception, word choice
9
Q
Search for the right word to describe the people, for the quality that impresses me most-dignity…
A
sense of awe
10
Q
I am full of admiration for this small country that has managed to look after itself so well.
A
contrast from the beginning of the text
