Blessing Flashcards
1
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‘Blessing’
A
Extended metaphor - religious connotations
2
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‘Skin cracks like a pod’
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Simile - harsh consonants reflects harshness of scorching sun. Immediate contrast with the title
3
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The is ‘never’ enough water
A
Adverb- relentless suffering
4
Q
‘Imagine’
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Invites the reader to empathise
5
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The ‘drip’ of it, the ‘small splash, echo’
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Onomatopoeia engages senses
6
Q
‘Voice of a kindly god’
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Metaphor accentuates scarcity
7
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‘Sometimes’
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Adverb emphasises ‘blessing’ is a special occasion
8
Q
‘Rush of fortune’ ‘silver crashes’
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Metaphor accentuates value & encourages privileged reader to reflect
9
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‘A congregation’
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Religious connotations - sanctify
10
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‘Naked screaming in the liquid sun’
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Implies poverty
11
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‘Flashing light, as the blessing sings’
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Religious imagery
