In Mrs Tilschers Class Flashcards
“The laugh of a bell”
Just as a “laugh” has connotations of a joyful noise , an expression of happiness, so too does the sound of a bell bring joy and contentment to the children.
“The classroom glowed like a sweet shop”
Just as a “sweet shop” has connotations of a place filled with colour which is inviting with sweet smells and brings excitement to a child, so too is the classroom welcoming, bright and filled with interesting and exciting things.
“Brady and Hindley faded like the faint uneasy smudge of a mistake”
Just as a smudge mistake leaves a permanent mark, so too do Brady and Hindley leave a lasting impression on the mind of the poet.
“Swung by a running child”
The verb “running” has connotations of happiness and freedom.
“Sweet shop”
This suggests that the classroom is full of sweet, colourful and appealing things, which offers temptation and delight for the children.
“Stared” and “Appalled”
“Stared” suggests she is thinking intensely about what she has been told, almost trying to spectate and see if it is true
“Appalled” suggests emotive word choice reveals her disgust at her parents.
