1
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Sewing imagery conveys her nervousness and physical feelings of anxiety.
A
“tucks, darts, pleats”
2
Q
Simile shows the world from the son’s perspective - makes it sound exciting and full of precious experiences
A
“the world overflowing/ like a treasure chest”
3
Q
Symbolises her son leaving
A
“released a song bird from its cage”
4
Q
Strong visual image hints against the sky, at her wish for his safety
A
“leaned against it like a wishbone”
5
Q
Alliteration echoes the way she’s straining to hear him. Links leaving to join the army with leaving to go to school
A
“hoping to hear. Your playground voice catching on the wind”
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