The Explorer’s Daughter Flashcards
1
Q
‘Two hours’
‘An hour’
A
Time markers
Create anticipation as narwhals move closer
2
Q
Style of 1st para
A
Lyrical, poetic, narrative
3
Q
‘Scrambling’ , ‘Slowly methodically’
A
Contrasting verbs/ adverbs
The narwhals are slow and elegant but the humans are chaotic.
‘Scrambling’ shows the writers excitement about the hunt
4
Q
‘Butter-gold’
A
Metaphor
Shows the narwhals are golden and magical.
5
Q
‘Man and whale’
A
Contrasting nouns
Establishes them as adversaries
Creates a sense of epic battle
6
Q
‘Glittering kingdom’
A
Metaphor
Majestic, regal quality
Light reflecting off the water.
