Module C Flashcards
In picture a vacuum, what does the vacuum represent?
The destructive forces in society
What contrasting imagery is present within Picture a Vacuum?
Contrasting Imagery of Light and Dark is present throughout the text, creating an effect of tension and meaning in the text, linking back to the vacuum.
How does Kae tempest utilise the medium of the text
she uses tone, and volume to change the meaning of lines, and create dramatic effect in the medium
How does Atwood utilise textual devices to enhance the meaning
Atwood uses allusions and intertextual references to other texts to enhance the points regarding feminism and woman in literature
How does Atwood use personal anecdotes to connect the readers and listeners to her speech? Give an example of a personal anecdote used by Atwood.
Atwoods personal anecdote helps the audience connect by providing an insight into her views and thoughts, based on her own life experiences.
an example of this is seen through when atwood is describing her daughters play.
“The two characters had more breakfast. Then they had more. “
this anecdote explores the expectations of storytelling though the audience getting restless.
What contrasting elements are present within atwoods speech?
The contrasting ideas of feminism in literature: an angel or a whore.
