Mrs Midas

Question 1

quote and analysis: 1

Answer 1

“And then he plucked a pear from a branch.”
the alliteration of p emphasises the casual action he has done.

Question 2

quote and analysis; 2

Answer 2

“…it sat on his palm, like a light bulb. On.”
simile compares pear to a lightbulb. minor sentence emphasises that it’s now gold

Question 3

quote and analysis; 3

Answer 3

“…strange, wild, vain.”
simile suggests power but with a negative change.

Question 4

quote and analysis; 4

Answer 4

“unwrapping each other rapidly, like presents, fast food.”
simile describes their previous relationship

Question 5

quote and analysis; 5

Answer 5

“That was the last straw”
short sentences declaring end of relationship