in chapter 4 a language technique is used called a pun. “on the edge” is used in this text to summarise the events in this chapter. this pun can be seen in multiple contexts by the reader, in one way the reader can interpret it literally as in a person being on the edge of […]
the lines are included in the text because they reveal the personality of the author joe simpson. the text written tells the reader that joe is a person that is often not satisfied with his accomplishments and achievements, we are told this when joe says “was i here for pleasure or was it egotism”. it […]
the reason the technical jargon used in touching the void has not been explained is because the writer has written to a target audience expecting people who are going to read the book are people who are mountain climbing enthusiasts bringing their own understanding and knowledge of mountain climbing jargon. the writer has also written […]
the images presented in the text: when it the text says ‘the sight of my blackened fingertips’ it puts an image in our head of his severely frostbitten fingers caused by the harsh conditions of the mountain. we picture frostbitten fingers because we know that they are in the cold mountains. when it says ‘i […]
Your creative writing task is to create a script that fits the following criteria: SETTING: It is set in a school. CHARACTERS: Three main characters. SITUATION: Two of the characters are friends and the third is new to the school. The third character has a secret piece of information that he/she won’t reveal to the […]