SST - Mrs Midas Flashcards

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personification

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“its steamy breath” - personification of kitchen, creates a sense of being alive and homely

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simile

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“wiped the other’s glass ike a brow” - contrast to lifelessness outside

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rule of 3 - alliteration

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“glass, goblet, golden chalice” - shows transformation of cup

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minor sentence

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“him.” - shows mrs Midas is still bitter about her husband’s decision

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rhetorical question

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“do you know about gold?” - she is mocking her husband, annoyed by his choices

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