In Mrs Tilscher's Class Flashcards
What’s your first quote for ‘Love’?
“Mrs Tilscher loved you.”
Explain, “Mrs Tilscher loved you.”
The short sentence emphasises the love and affection Mrs Tilscher had for the children
What’s your second quote for ‘Love’?
“the laugh of a bell swung by a running child.”
Explain, “the laugh of a bell swung by a running child.”
The personification of the bell creates an atmosphere of fun, and the word choice of ‘running’ creates a sense of freedom
What’s your second quote for ‘Change’?
“inky tadpoles changed from commas into exclamation marks.”
Explain, “inky tadpoles changed from commas into exclamation marks.”
The word choice of ‘commas’ and ‘exclamation marks’ suggests that the kids have grown bolder and more confident as they age
What’s your third quote for ‘Change’?
“the air tasted of electricity”
Explain, “the air tasted of electricity”
The word choice ‘electricity’ tells us that there’s something exciting is coming
What’s your fourth quote for ‘Change’?
“untidy, hot, fractious”
Explain, “untidy, hot, fractious”
These words reflect the idea of the children being uncomfortable about growing up
What’s your fifth quote for ‘Change’?
“tangible alarm”
Explain, “tangible alarm”
The word choice ‘tangible’ shows that something real is happening, and it is something that is both scary and exciting
What’s your sixth quote for ‘Change’?
“Impatient to be grown”
Explain, “Impatient to be grown”
The word choice of ‘impatient’ contrasts with the initial worry of growing up
What’s your seventh quote for ‘Change’?
“like the faint, uneasy, smudge of mistake.”
Explain, “like the faint, uneasy, smudge of mistake.”
This displays that once the children are in the classroom, they feel comforted, but it doesn’t hide the fact that there’s still scary things happening outside
What’s your first quote for ‘Contrast’?
“Brady and Hindley”
Explain, “Brady and Hindley”
Refers to the idea that the children’s lives outside of the classroom are scary
What’s your second quote for ‘Contrast’?
“A rough boy”
Explain, “A rough boy”
The word choice of ‘rough’ contrasts with the affectionate and soft beginning
What’s your third quote for ‘Contrast’?
“heavy, sexy, sky”
Explain, “heavy, sexy, sky”
It’s a pathetic fallacy; the word choice ‘sexy’ is erotic, which shows they are more aware of their growing sexuality
What’s your fourth quote for ‘Contrast’?
“Mrs Tilscher smiled - then turned away”
Explain, “Mrs Tilscher smiled - then turned away”
The word choice of ‘smiled’ shows that Mrs Tilscher has love for them, and the line break expresses how their relationship has changed
