language Flashcards
1
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the style
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is “post-apocalyptic English” - Benjamin Whitmer
2
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the structure
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of the book reinforces its bleak tone
3
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hope in the novel
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through the power of language even after everything else has gone
4
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he writes with a
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limited palette - reflects the monotony of the world
words like “gray” and “ashen” appear frequently
5
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repetitive language
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echoes the idea of being on a road, constantly travelling
6
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the bleak language
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helps evoke the image of death that is ever present in the world
7
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pared down language
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reflects the pared down life the characters have to live - only the essentials so little punctuation
8
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the restricted language
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has come about of its own accord, rather than the actions of a repressive government or regime
