Floral Tribute - Para 4

Question 1

Para 4 Chunk ONE

Evening has come. Rain on the black lochs and dark Munros

Answer 1

Armitage uses an anaphora to imply the Queen is dead. The late monarch served as an anchor of courage and determination to many, so naturally, her passing opened a void of despair.

Question 2

Para 4 Chunk TWO

Evening has come. Rain on the black lochs and dark Munros

Answer 2

‘black lochs and dark Munros’ is used to develop this as it explains the reach the queen had since the news of her passing was felt in the highest and lowest points of the country.

Question 3

Para 4 Chunk THREE

Evening has come. Rain on the black lochs and dark Munros

Answer 3

The anaphora is effective as it guides the reader along the timeline before and after her death and moves the reader to feel the emotions that were felt by the public at the time.