English P1- Last Lesson Of The Afternoon Flashcards
Weariness
The state of being tired, especially because of hard work or activity
Tugged
To pull someone or something along in a short, strong movement
Leash
A lead for a dog
Strained
To pull at something very hard
Unruly
Very difficult to control
Quarry
A person or animal that someone is trying to find or catch
Haul
To pull or carry something heavy from one place to another with a lot of effort
Urge
To advise someone very strongly about what action or attitude they should take
Endure
To suffer something unpleasant or difficult in a patient way over a long period
Brunt
The worst part of something that has a bad effect
Threescore
60
Blotted
Dry drops of liquid, usually ink, on the surface of something
Scrawl
Untidy, careless writing
Something written carelessly or in a hurry, so that it is difficult to read
Slovenly
Careless or untidy
Fuel
A substance that produces heat or power when it is burned
Kindle
To start a strong interest or emotion in someone
Dross
Something that is of very poor quality
Indifference
A lack of interest or sympathy
Toll
The total amount of harm or damage
Amiss
Not right, out of place
Rhyme scheme
Irregular
Title
Suggests exhaustion
Associated with waiting for the bell to ring
“tugged the leash”
Want to escape the rules
“they hate to hunt”
Out of control
“haul”
See the children as a weight he has to carry
First stanza
Extended metaphor
Students are a wild pack of dogs
“books that lie out on the desks”
Not being used
Slap to the face
“I am sick”
Tells us how the teacher feels
Physically unwell
“last fuel of life”
Energy
Hyperbole that highlights his feelings
“soul”
Gives us our sense of purpose in life
At one point teaching fueled his soul but not anymore
“flame”
Energetic or passionate
“dross of indifference”
Don’t care
“insults in punishment”
How he is punished
Dashes
Emphasis
“it is all my aunt”
It means nothing
“I do not, and will not”
Won’t make an effort
“won’t” “don’t”
Emphasis
Line 26
Decided on a course of action
Line 27
Figurative
Metaphor- pointless or painful
“Of each other?”
Fighting each other
“I shall sit and wait for the bell.”
Course of action
Teacher is
Disillusioned or frustrated
Mood=
Tone= frustration, disappointment, disillusionment
