predictions Flashcards
inspector AIC
“We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other.” - Act 1 by inspector
Simple Sentence Structure: Each sentence is simple and straightforward, making the message clear and easily understood.
Metaphor: The metaphor of “members of one body” suggests that society is interconnected, with each individual playing a vital role in the functioning of the whole. This metaphor emphasizes the idea of unity and shared responsibility.
“But just remember this. One Eva Smith has gone—but there are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us” - Act 3 by inspector
Repetition: The phrase “millions and millions and millions” employs repetition to emphasize the vast number of people like Eva Smith and John Smith. This technique underscores the scale of the issue and creates a rhythmic emphasis that makes the point more compelling.
Hyperbole: The use of “millions and millions and millions” is a hyperbolic statement, exaggerating the number to stress the widespread nature of social inequality and the pervasive impact of the characters’ actions.
“If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.” - Act 3 inspector goole
Conditional Sentence: The quote is structured as a conditional (“If…then…”) sentence, which establishes a cause-and-effect relationship. This structure emphasizes the inevitability of the consequences if the lesson is not learned.
Imagery: The words “fire,” “blood,” and “anguish” evoke vivid and violent imagery. This imagery conjures up scenes of war, destruction, and intense suffering, reinforcing the seriousness of the warning.
social responses AIC
“We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other.” - Act 1 by inspector
Simple Sentence Structure: Each sentence is simple and straightforward, making the message clear and easily understood.
Metaphor: The metaphor of “members of one body” suggests that society is interconnected, with each individual playing a vital role in the functioning of the whole. This metaphor emphasizes the idea of unity and shared responsibility.
“And I tell you that the time will soon come when, if men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.”
Foreshadowing: The phrase “the time will soon come” suggests a sense of impending doom or inevitability, foreshadowing the consequences of ignoring social responsibility.
Metaphor: The metaphor of being “taught” in “fire and blood and anguish” suggests a harsh and painful lesson, emphasizing the severity of the consequences for failing to learn the importance of social responsibility
“But the whole thing’s different now. Come, come, you can see that, can’t you? You know it isn’t true.”
Repetition: The repetition of “come, come” emphasizes the speaker’s attempt to persuade or convince the listener of their viewpoint. It adds a sense of urgency and insistence to the statement.
Rhetorical Question: The rhetorical question “You know it isn’t true” implies that the speaker expects agreement from the listener, despite not receiving a direct response. This technique is employed to emphasize the speaker’s confidence in their assertion.
“We don’t live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other.”
Simple Sentence Structure: Each sentence is simple and straightforward, making the message clear and easily understood.
Metaphor: The metaphor of “members of one body” suggests that society is interconnected, with each individual playing a vital role in the functioning of the whole. This metaphor emphasizes the idea of unity and shared responsibility.
change AIC
“But the whole thing’s different now. Come, come, you can see that, can’t you? You know it isn’t true.”
Repetition: The repetition of “come, come” emphasizes the speaker’s attempt to persuade or convince the listener of their viewpoint. It adds a sense of urgency and insistence to the statement.
Rhetorical Question: The rhetorical question “You know it isn’t true” implies that the speaker expects agreement from the listener, despite not receiving a direct response. This technique is employed to emphasize the speaker’s confidence in their assertion.
“We often do on the young ones. They’re more impressionable.”
Simple Sentence: The statement is a simple sentence, conveying a straightforward idea without complexity.
Personal Pronouns: The use of “we” and “they” creates a sense of inclusivity, implying that the speaker is part of a larger group that engages in the action described.
“I behaved badly too. I know I did. I’m ashamed of it. But now you’re beginning all over again to pretend that nothing much has happened.”
“And I tell you that the time will soon come when, if men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.”
nature exposure
Language Device: Personification
Quote: “But nothing happens.”
Meaning: In this quote, the weather conditions are personified as if they have intent or agency. Despite the soldiers’ anticipation of action or relief, the harsh weather remains unyielding, emphasizing the indifference of nature to human suffering. This personification highlights the theme of the conflict between man and the elements, as well as the soldiers’ sense of abandonment and despair amidst the unrelenting conditions of war.
Language Device: Imagery
Quote: “For love of God seems dying.”
Meaning: This quote uses vivid imagery to convey the soldiers’ loss of faith and hope in the midst of the conflict. The imagery of “love of God seems dying” suggests the spiritual and emotional toll of war, as the soldiers grapple with feelings of disillusionment and despair. It highlights the theme of internal conflict, as the soldiers struggle to maintain their faith and sense of purpose in the face of the brutal realities of warfare.
Language Device: Irony
Quote: “But nothing happens.”
Meaning: Once again, the phrase “But nothing happens” is employed with irony. Despite the soldiers’ expectation of action or reprieve from their suffering, they are met only with continued exposure to the elements and the numbing monotony of trench warfare. This irony underscores the theme of the futility of conflict, as well as the soldiers’ sense of helplessness and resignation in the face of their dire circumstances.
identity kamikazi
“He must have wondered”
This quote captures the internal conflict experienced by the kamikaze pilot as he contemplates his decision and its implications on his identity.
“No longer the father we loved”
Here, the speaker reflects on the transformation of their father’s identity due to his decision to become a kamikaze pilot, highlighting the familial repercussions of his choice.
“My mother never spoke again”
This quote illustrates the impact of the pilot’s decision on his family’s identity, as they struggle to come to terms with his actions.
“But sometimes, she said, he must have looked far down”
Here, the speaker imagines the pilot’s perspective as he gazes down at the world below, suggesting a moment of doubt and introspection amidst the fervor of war.
memories poppies
**“I pinned one onto your lapel”
This quote captures the simple act of pinning a poppy onto a loved one’s lapel before their departure, symbolizing the memories and emotions associated with their departure for war.
**“The sun’s spotlight through the lace curtains”
Here, the speaker reflects on domestic memories associated with everyday objects like lace curtains, evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past.
**“The way your headscarf / flapped open and floated”
This quote vividly depicts a memory of a loved one’s headscarf floating in the wind, symbolizing the fragility and transience of life amidst the turmoil of war.
**“All my words / flattened, rolled, turned into felt”
Here, the speaker describes the process of memories being transformed over time, as words become flattened and rolled like felt, suggesting the malleability and fluidity of memory.
nature storm on the island
**“We are prepared: we build our houses squat.”
This quote reflects the resilience of the islanders in the face of nature’s power, emphasizing their readiness to withstand the storm by constructing sturdy dwellings.
**“But no: the kite string breaks and takes a spin / Above the firs.”
Here, the speaker describes the sudden and unpredictable violence of the storm, as illustrated by the breaking of the kite string and its swirling motion above the trees.
**“Strange, it is a huge nothing that we fear.”
This quote captures the paradoxical nature of fear in the poem, as the islanders grapple with the intangible and overwhelming presence of the storm.
**“You might think that the sea is company, / Exploding comfortably down on the cliffs.”
This quote reflects on the deceptive calmness of the sea before the storm, suggesting that nature’s power can be both comforting and dangerous..
identity checking out me history
**“Dem tell me wha dem want to tell me”
This succinctly conveys the speaker’s frustration with the selective narratives imposed upon them.
**“Dem tell me bout Lord Nelson and Waterloo”
This quote contrasts the celebration of European figures with the absence of recognition for non-European ones.
**“Toussaint de slave who fought Napoleon”
Here, the speaker highlights the omission of significant figures from non-European cultures in mainstream history.
**“I carving out me identity”
This quote succinctly captures the speaker’s determination to shape their own narrative and reclaim their cultural heritage.
memory tissue
**“Paper thinned by age or touching”
This quote reflects on the transformative power of memory, as the speaker considers how the texture of paper can evoke past experiences and alter perceptions.
**“The sun shines through their borderlines”
Here, the speaker suggests that physical features like rivers and roads become markers of memory, shaping the landscape and gathering the world’s experiences.
**“But her hands remember so much they say”
This quote highlights the tactile nature of memory, as the speaker reflects on how physical sensations like touch can trigger memories and emotions.
**“Maps too. The sun shines through their borderlines”
This quote reinforces the idea of memory being intertwined with physical objects like maps, which serve as representations of geographical and personal histories.
