Mile by Mile London to Paris Flashcards
by R.Piggot and M.Thompson
1
Q
What is the main typographical feature in the poem?
A
Layout in columns which gives the appearance of train tracks.
2
Q
What tense is the cartography section in and what is the effect?
A
Present tense (with first person collective pronouns) which give an immediate immersive effect and an inclusive perspective.
3
Q
What is the genre?
A
Non fiction, history, cartography + travel
4
Q
Who is the audience?
A
Literate English adult readers interested in trains and history
5
Q
What is the purpose?
A
To inform: accurate historical information and provides experience of travel
6
Q
What is the mode?
A
Multi-modal: written and visual
7
Q
What is the journey?
A
Physical and metaphysical
8
Q
What is the perspective?
A
Outsider with insider knowledge of Paris and history
