S2 English Module 1: Textual Analysis Flashcards
1
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Analyse the writer’s word choice in the following sentence:
‘Of such ecstatic sound’
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The word ‘ecstatic’ has connotations of happy and positive. This suggests the sounds were uplifting and upbeat.
2
Q
Analyse the writer’s use of word choice in the following sentence:
‘Every street and pavement mute’
A
The word ‘mute’ has connotations of silence and quietness. This suggests there was almost no noise in the streets.
3
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Analyse the writer’s use of word choice in the following sentence:
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