Explorers of boys messing about Flashcards
What does the structure of EOBMA suggest
It bring up the same topic many times, an so it confides the readers view on the men, only showing a single story
How is imagery used in EOBMA
“Icey water” shows setting and allows for reader to experience it with the men
What tone is EOBMA in
The anthology has a biased tone. It is clear that the author doesn’t care about the well-being of the duo that crashed into the Antarctic Ocean. The author doesn’t seem to understand that it was an accident caused by a silly mistake.
How does the writer emphasise his disgust for the explorers
As seen throughout the text, he proves his point using biased opinions, and hyperbole and emphasised the waste of resources
How is comical language used in EOBMA
Plucked from liferaft”- exaggeration/hyperbole.
“Ended in farce”- he ridicules their expedition (farce means an absurd event)
“A new adventure”- sarcastic tone.
“Plunges into the sea”- hyperbole
“Plucked” repetition to mock the explorers.
Why does this text have such an effect on the reader
The anthology has a negative effect on the reader because it has a biased tone throughout. It also uses language that mocks the two men and uses sarcasm to criticise them.
