Repaso

Question 1

Unknown girl

Answer 1

• The writer represents her connection to the Indian culture with symbolism. (The hennaing of her hand.
• The pride and beauty of the Indian culture are shown through the imagery of local fauna. (The peacock design on the narrator’s palm)
• Reflections are used to highlight cultural nostalgia. (Fading on the henna design)

Question 2

Bright lights of Sarajevo

Answer 2

• The resilience of the human spirit is shown through the description of local people. (“dodging sniper bullets”)
• Violent imagery is used to show the devastating effects of war. (rain-filled shell holes)
• A sense of hopelessness is conveyed with enjambment. (Lack of full stops)

Question 3

Still I rise

Answer 3

• The speaker’s sassiness and haughtiness could be seen as a form of resistance against oppression
• Repetition is used to convey strength.
• Rising sounds are used to emphasise rising up from opressors.

Question 4

Story of an hour

Answer 4

• Imagery/Sensory language is used to convey the protagonist’s liberation.
• Short sentences/abrupt transitions reflect the protagonist’s emotions.
• Chopin employs symbolism to convey freedom and self-discovery. (Open window)

Question 5

The Necklace

Answer 5

• Maupassant uses personification to describe the taxi.
• Money and possessions are presented as the key to being someone relevant in society.
• Possessions are portrayed negatively. (The necklace is presented in a “black sating wood case” –> coffins usually made from black sating wood)

Question 6

Disabled

Answer 6

• Descriptive language is used to depict the devastating effects of war.
• The misguided ideas soldiers have when joining the army are depicted through internal thoughts.
• Alliteration/Sibilance is used to remind us of a gentler time is his life. (“girls glanced”)