Valentine Flashcards
1
Q
“It is a moon wrapped in brown paper”
A
Metaphor- “moon” suggests romance. It is supposed to govern women’s passions.
The outer skin is like wrapping paper on a present.
The layers represent Lovers getting to know eachother at the start of a relationship.
2
Q
“Like the careful undressing of love”
A
Simile- highlights the intimacy shared between the couple.
3
Q
“Posessive and faithful as we are, for as long as we are”
A
“Posessive”- Connotations of jealousy, suggesting a love that has gone wrong.
“As long as”- Word choice. Suggests that their relationship may not last
4
Q
“Lethal”
A
Word choice- The intensity of the relationship may lead to its destruction.
Blunt one word sentence emphasises the danger
