- Oct 2024
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Atticus put his glasses to his forehead; they slipped down, and he dropped them in the street. In the silence, I heard them crack. Atticus rubbed his eyes and chin; we saw him blink hard. In front of the Radley gate, the dog had made up what was left of his mind. He had finally turned himself around, to pursue his original course up our street. He made two steps forward, then stopped and raised his head. We saw his body go rigid. With movements so swift they seemed simultaneous, Atticus’ hand yanked a ball-tipped lever as he brought the gun to his shoulder.
The author states, "With movements so swift they seemed simultaneous, Atticus’ hand yanked a ball-tipped lever as he brought the gun to his shoulder.” The author uses Words like "swift," "yanked," and "simultaneous" to emphasize the precision and mastery of Atticus in this moment. This highlights his calmness under pressure and this earns Atticus respect.
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Mr. Tate put his hand to his forehead and leaned forward. "He's mad all right, Mr. Finch." The dog was advancing at a snail's pace, but he was not playing or sniffing at foliage: he seemed dedicated to one course and motivated by an invisible force that was inching him toward us. We could see him shiver like a horse shedding flies; his jaw opened and shut; he was rabid and he was coming toward us.
Paragraph 5 states, “He was not playing or sniffing at foliage: he seemed dedicated to one course and motivated by an invisible force...”<br /> The author uses Words like "dedicated" and "motivated by an invisible force" to imply a sense of impending danger, which can suggest the theme of unavoidable challenges in life.
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Atticus shook his head vehemently: “Don’t just stand there, Heck! He won’t wait all day for you -.”
Characterization of Atticus Finch: In pararaph 11 it states, "Atticus shook his head vehemently: Don’t just stand there, Heck! He won’t wait all day for you." This shows Atticus as discliplined and humble. Despite his skill, he downplays his ability, reflecting a modest and humble character who does not seek attention for his talents.
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In a fog, Jem and I watched our father take the gun and walk out into the middle of the street. He walked quickly, but I thought he moved like an underwater swimmer; time had slowed to a nauseating crawl. When Atticus raised his glasses Calpurnia murmured, “Sweet Jesus help him,” and put her hands to her cheeks.
Effects of Figurative Language: I thought he moved like an underwater swimmer; time had slowed to a nauseating crawl.” This simile shows the slow, vivid nature of the moment when Atticus takes the shot, this heightens the suspense and the reader feels the intensity of the scene.
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The rifle cracked. The dog leaped, flopped over and crumpled on the sidewalk in a brown-and-white heap. He didn’t know what hit him.
Imagery: The authors use of vivid imagery of the dog’s body after the shot creates a clear but unsettling picture in the reader’s mind. This reinforces the tension and conclusion of the situation, that the dog is dead and there's no going back.
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- Sep 2024
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Every couple of days, the nurses changed the bandages. They would put the used bandage off to the side, wadded and covered with smears of blood and yellow stuff and little pieces of burned skin.
Th mention of changing bandages emphasizes the ongoing nature of the healing process. By focusing on the repetitive task of bandage changes, the author emphasizes physical and emotional effort involved in the narrators recovery. This purposeful detail highlights the narrator’s gradual healing and care provided by the medical staff. This reinforces the theme of recovery and healing process.
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One day a nurse with wavy yellow hair and blue eye makeup was chewing on something. I asked her what it was, and she told me it was chewing gum. I had never heard of chewing gum, so she went out and got me a whole pack.
I believe the chewing gum symbolizes a small comfort that provides a little emotional relief to the narrator during their hospital stay. Chewing gum is an experience for every child, show when the nurse gave her a whole pack this represents kindness and care from the hospital staff. This provides the narrator with an enjoyable experience and promotes positive feelings towards the hospital environment.
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"Mommy, help me!" I shrieked. I was still standing on the chair, swatting at the fire with the fork I had been using to stir the hot dogs.
The narrators use of dialogue “Mommy, help me!” reveals the urgent need for assistance . This shows the mother’s role as a caregiver to the narrator. The urgency and fear in the narrator’s voice highlights the seriousness of the situation and the emotional experience. This dialogue adds realism and also emphasizes the narrator's dependence on their mother.
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"Look, I'm a half-mummy," I said to one of the nurses.
The narrator uses “half-mummy” to reflect the narrator's childlike imagination. This metaphor also illustrates how children, like her, use creative language to cope in traumatic situations. I made a connection to this because in sports everytime I get injured I always try to make light of the situation. By incorporating this playful metaphor, the author highlights the narrator’s ability to find humor in a difficult situation. I believe the author purposely did this to add depth to their character.
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The hospital was clean and shiny. Everything was white—the walls and sheets and nurses' uniforms—or silver—the beds and trays and medical instruments.
The narrator purposely uses contrast between the upsetting experience of the fire to the hospital’s clean environment to highlight the shift from danger to safety. The hospital’s cleanliness emphasizes the relief the narrator feels in this new environment. This contrast the narrator uses emphasizes a sense of security in the narrators chaos.
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I smelled the burning and heard a horrible crackling as the fire singed my hair and eyelashes. Juju was barking. I screamed again.
The author uses sensory details which were smell, sound, and sight to create an vivid depiction of the fire’s impact. By describing the crackling sound and the smell of burning the author intensifies the readers experience. These sensory elements conveys the physical pain and also the chaos of the moment.
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