london Flashcards
1
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‘chartered Thames’
A
oxymoron: restricted yet free flowing.
2
Q
‘every’
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anaphora: affects everyone and the repetition suggests no escape.
3
Q
‘chimney-sweeper’s cry’
A
child labour, emotive imagery throughout stanza.
4
Q
‘marriage hearse’
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contrast of marriage and death.
5
Q
‘mind-forged manacles’
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alliteration creates harsh tone.
6
Q
‘black’ning’
A
literal smog.
7
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‘runs in blood’
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negative imagery of religion suggests corruption of the church.
