TASKS
“On the edge” – How is this pun used effectively to summarise the events in this chapter?
Choose ONE of the following language or writing style techniques and explain how it is used to create tension (mental, emotional or physical strain) in the text. I.e. How does the technique show that the men will/are facing problems?
Foreshadowing: a warning or indication of a future event
Imagery: visually descriptive or figurative (simile, metaphor, personification) language
Use of dialogue/direct speech: the recording of characters’ actual speech
Emotive words: words used to evoke an emotional response from the reader
Symbolism: an object or word represents an idea
