In Mrs Tilscher's Class Explanation Flashcards

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  1. “chalky Pyramids rubbed into dust”
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shows they view teacher as wonderful and magical. Highlights childhood naivety and innocence.

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“The laugh of a bell swung by a running child.”

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shows how carefree children are. personification, shows end of school day creating a happy atmosphere.

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“This was better than home”

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comfortable atmosphere. contrast with most kids as they prefer shcool

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“The classroom glowed like a sweetshop.”

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shows its a vibrant atmosphere. shows it was a place with wide variety and many things that tempted/interested children

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“changed from commas into exclamation marks.”

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shows going from naivety of childhood into adolescence - taller + bolder

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“Stared at your parents, appalled, when you got back home.”

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new information shows the ending of innocence, feeling disgust + horror.

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“as the sky split open, into a thunderstorm”

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pathetic fallacy, shows impact of growing up: drama, strong emotions. Implies danger out of school gates. scared + excited at thought of adolescence

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“heavy, sexy sky”

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loss of innocence/ big emotion growing up

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“Mrs Tilscher loved you.”

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simple tone, clear the students feel loved. Makes reader feel part of the class

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“You asked her how you were born and Mrs Tilschers smiled, then turned away.”

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shows maturity - teacher no longer part

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