Hotel room 12th floor analysis

Question 1

“Helicopter skirting like a damaged insect”

Answer 1

Simile, he is comparing a helicopter to an insect. Connotations of ‘damaged ’ broken, suffering, struggling. ‘Insect’ annoying, irritating, dirty, persistent

Question 2

“That jumbo sized dentists drill”

Answer 2

Metaphor, alliteration. Just as a dentists drill is a source of pain, suffering, fear so too the building symbolises a negative experience. Helps readers picture the building.

Question 3

“Police cars and ambulances racing to broken bones”

Answer 3

Metaphor, so many injuries that require medical assistance and police. Constant deaths and injuries. Shows how dangerous New York was.