Bhutan

Question 1

Very handsome people

Answer 1

Intensifier “very” implies they have beautiful and visual features

Question 2

-dignity, unselfconsciousness, good humour, grace-

Answer 2

Parenthetical phrase reveals they are courteous and good willed. Asyndetic listing= positive qualities and traits of Bhutanese

Question 3

Beautiful aristocratic faces

Answer 3

“Aristocratic” = members of aristocracy are portrayed as the pinnacle of society. Suggests Bhutanese are elite and perfect faces

Question 4

“ grand, white-washed, red-roofed, golden-tipped fortress”

Answer 4

Asyndetic listing adds to detail of description to portray its opulence and grandeur. Overwhelmed by beauty

Question 5

Bhutanese-ness

Answer 5

Neologism, so beautiful and unique that there are no words to describe it. Is authentic and isn’t imposed on by ppl from west

Question 6

Can find no single word to hold all of (her) impressions

Answer 6

Bhutans culture is so unique that it can’t be put into words

Question 7

Easier to picture a giant child

Answer 7

Metaphor creates playful, magical landscape. “Easier” suggests its difficult to imagine Bhutan as it was formed in mystical way

Question 8

Mountains rise to meet the moon

Answer 8

Natural imagery conveys dream like mysterious description

Question 9

Convulsion of crests and gorges

Answer 9

“Convulsion”= landscape is uncontrollable and violent in extremity
“Crests and gorges” = uneven landscape that could resemble waves