The Explorer’s Daughter Flashcards
AI language features
Imagery: “Glittering kingdom of ice.”
Effect: Creates a vivid and magical setting.
Personification: “The narwhal…like a net of bubbles.”
Effect: Adds life to the description, evoking sympathy for nature.
Technical vocabulary: “Blubber, tusk, fjords.”
Effect: Adds authenticity and educates the reader.
Metaphor: “The hunters on the horizon were a sharp reminder of the harshness of life here.”
Effect: Conveys the tension between survival and beauty.
Tone of reverence: “Spectacle is awe-inspiring.”
Effect: Shows respect for the natural world and Inuit culture.
AI structure features
Juxtaposition: “Glittering beauty” vs. “hunters with harpoons.”
Effect: Highlights the ethical complexity of survival.
Descriptive opening: “The narwhal…attracted by the glittering kingdom.”
Effect: Draws readers into the setting.
Shift in focus: From the narwhal to the hunters.
Effect: Balances the perspectives of nature and humanity.
Use of questions: “How could anyone kill such a creature?”
Effect: Provokes thought and empathy in the reader.
Conclusive ending: “Hunting is still an absolute necessity.”
Effect: Resolves the narrative with a cultural perspective.
Q5
Start and Finish: Starts with poetic descriptions of narwhals and the Arctic landscape, showcasing its beauty; ends with a justification of Inuit hunting, balancing admiration with practicality.
Tone, Mood, Atmosphere: Reverent and reflective; mood blends awe for nature with an understanding of cultural survival.
Writer’s Attitude: Deeply respects nature’s beauty and the cultural practices required for survival in harsh conditions.
Message of Text: Survival and ethical dilemmas often intertwine, requiring balance and understanding of cultural context.
Presentation of Self: Herbert presents herself as thoughtful and empathetic, weighing both environmental and cultural considerations.
Settings Described: The Arctic is vividly described as remote and majestic, emphasizing its pristine beauty and the challenges of living there.
