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(i) 'six-inch layer of dust' This suggests that there was a lot of dust and it was really thick.
(ii)'had its way for more than two months' This suggests that it lasted for more than two months.
(iii) 'rejoice in its ability to withstand the advances' This suggests that the dust was able to withstand the rain.

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The writer is saying that their mother watches them carefully when they leave for school.

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The writer was trying to describe how his grandfather stared angrily at him.

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Diction
Territory

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(i) 'hit'
(ii) The author was describing how strong the wind was and how it felt like against the author's face.

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'six-inch layer of dust' suggests that there was a pile of dust.
'merely splotched' suggests that the pile of dust was so thick that the rain could not cover it just yet.
'churned into fine red' suggests that there was a lot of dust that it made the water muddy.

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the writer's mother was very observant of her children as she cared a lot about them.

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the grandfather was very strict and cold.

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personification
the word is 'kind'

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the word 'hit'
the wind was very strong.

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The writer's mother is very observant

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The writer's grandfather glared fiercely at him

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(i) Hyperbole
(ii) "striking"

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(i) The word is "hit"
(ii) The wind was very strong

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"six-inch layer of dust" - This suggests that there was a lot of dust.
"rain had merely splotched the dust" - This suggests that the amount of dust was so much where even the rain could not overpower it.
"splashed against our ankles" - This suggests that there was so much dust that when it turned into mud, its height was up to their ankles.

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The writer's mother was always on the lookout and caught everything.

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The grandfather's stare was sharp and scary.

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Personification.
The word is "kind".

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The word "hit".
The wind was really strong.

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(i) 'six inch layers' the dust was very thick

(ii)'withstand the advances' the dust did not go away because of the dust

(iii)'fine red mud' there was so much dust that it turned into mud

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the writer's mother is observent.

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The grandfather was angry at the writer.

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(i) personification

(ii) princely

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(i) the word is "hit"
(ii) the wind was extremely strong.

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1)'six inch layer of dust'
This meant that there was so much dust, it piled up to six-inches
2)'the rain merely splotched the dust'
This meant that there was so much dust the rain could do nothing to it
3)'The dust

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This suggest that nothing the writer did could escape Big Ma's eyes

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i) 'six-inch layer of dust'.This suggests that a lot of dust were collected.
ii) 'rain merely splotched the dust'. This shows that there was a lot of dust as the rain only manage to splotch the dust.
iii) 'fine red mud'. This suggests that there as so much dust that it turned into mud.

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This suggests that the mothers eyes are very sharp and observent.

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1) 'six inch layer' --- this suggests that there was a lot of dust that they formed a whole layer that was 6 inches high
2) 'dust churned'--- This suggests that there was so much dust that the mud was so dense that it's flowing movement was slowed down so much.
3)'finee red mud' -- This suggests that the amount of dust was of such immense proportions that the mud that was formed from the rain and dust was very thick.

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The writer wanted to show that he could not escape nor defy his grandfather's stare

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The writer wanted to emphasize how his grandfather was strict and serious.

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Figurative device: Personification
The word is 'princely'.

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“six-inches layer”——suggests that there was a huge amount of dust formed that was six-inches high.

“merely splotched the dust”——suggests that the rain was not enough to cover the layers of dust.

“ability to withstand the advances”——suggests that there was a large quantity of dust as it was not washed away despite the rain.

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This suggests that the author's mother always keeps an eye on her children and is also quite stern.

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(i) The word is 'hit'
(ii) To show how heavily it was raining and how strong the wind was.

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To emphasise how fierce the author's grandfather was and to show that the author's grandfather was very stern

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(i) 'six inch layer of dust which had had its way for more than two months' this suggests that the layer of dust was so thick that if there were rain or wind present before the two months, it was unable to wash or blow it away.
(ii) 'At first, the rain had merely splotched the dust' this suggests that the dust was so thick, that even water could not penetrate though it, it was somewhat waterproof.
(iii) 'The dust churned into a fine red mud' this suggests that the dust was so thick that when mixed with water it doesn't separate but turn into a muddy mixture.

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(i) 'six-inch layer of dust'
this suggests that the floor was very dusty and had a thick layer of dust forming.

(ii) 'the rain merely splotched the dust' this suggests that the dust was strong enough to withstand the rain.

(iii) 'fine red mud'
this suggests that there was a lot of dust to be turned into mud.

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(i) Personification
(ii) Princely

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(i) 'six-inch layer of dust'. This suggests that the dust was very thick.
(ii) 'rejoice in its ability to withstand the advances'. This suggests that the rain was not able to wash away the dust.
(iii) 'the dust was forced to surrender to the mastery of the rain'. This suggests that it took a heavy rain to force the dust to wash off.

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the phrase suggest that the writer’s mother is very observant and sensitive to her surroundings 🤷‍♀️

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'six-inch layer of dust' - this suggest that the ground has a thick layer of dust.
'more than two months' -. this suggests that the ground has not been cleaned for a long period of time, so that is why the ground is very dusty.
'ite ability to withstand the advances' - this suggests that the dust is so thick that, even with rain, the dust would not disintergrate

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(i) The word is 'hit'.
(ii) To emphasise how strong the wind was and how forcefully it blows at the writers face.

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the writer's mother is very observant towards her kids

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to show that the writer’s grandfather think that it was not a laughing matter and was very serious about the writer failing his spanish

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i) 'upon the six-inch layer of dust' This suggests that the heigh of dust was high and thus there was a lot of dust.
ii) 'the rain had merely splotched the dust' This suggests that there was a lot of dust that the rain had splotched.
iii) 'the dust churned into a find red mud' This suggetss that there was a lot of dust to be churned into mud.

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the writer wanted to emphasize how menacing his grandfather's stare is.

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Big Ma had good vision.

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personification
the word is 'kind'

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(i) 'six-inch layer of dust'
This suggests that the layer of dust is six inches thick.

(ii) 'had its way for more than two months'
This suggests that the rain has been falling on the layer of dust for more than two months.

(iii) 'the dust was forced to surrender to the mastery of the rain'
The dust got so wet that it dissolved into the rain and turned into fine red mud.

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The grandfather was cold-hearted and would not hesistate to scold the writer.

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Diction
The word is 'memories'.

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The mother is very sharp and observant

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(i) six inch layer of dust
This suggests that the dust was very thick
(ii) the rain merely splotched the dust
This suggests the dust was sticking on strongly
(iii) the dust churned into a fine red mud
This suggests the dust was very dirty and was accumulated into a large amount

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to emphasise that his grandfather is furious

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i) The word is 'hit'.
ii) The author wanted to emphasise on how hard the strong blew.

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The mother was observant

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irony
“kind”

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irony
"instead"

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The writer wanted to show that the grandfather was serious.

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1) the phrase" six-inch layer of dust" this suggests that the dust was very thick.
2) The phrase" had its way for more than 2 months" this suggests that the dust stayed and it was hard to remove.
3) The phrase" withstand the advances " This suggests that the dust was able to withstand the rain.

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1a. The six-inch layer of dust
1b. This suggests that the amount of dust is a lot.
2a. The rain was merely splotched in the dust.
2b. This suggests that the rain was not enough to wash away the dust.
3a. The dust was forced to surrender to the mastery of the rain.
3b. This suggests that the rain was eventually strong and enough to wash the dust away.

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(i) 'six-inch layer of dust' This suggests that the ground was very dusty.

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(i) 'six-inch layer of dust' This suggests that the ground was very dusty.

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(ii) 'more than two months' This suggests that the ground has not been cleaned for a very long period of time, thus dust has been building up.
(iii) 'its ability to withstand the advances' This suggests that the thick layer of dust could still withstand the rain as the dust was so thick that it cannot be disintegrated by the rain.

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(i) the word is "hit"
(ii) it is to emphasise that the wind is very strong and cold.

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Keryn:)
(i)the word is “hit”
(ii)to emphasise how strong the wind was

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It suggests that the writer's mother was very observant and sharp.

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(i) The word is 'hit'
(ii) The author is trying to emphasize how strong the wind is.

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(i) diction
(ii) the word is princely

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'six-inch layer of dust'
This suggests that the dust was thick and that there was a lot of it.
'rain had merely splotched the dust'
This suggests that the dust was there for a long time and that it couldn't be washed off easily.
'splashed against our angles'
This suggests that there was a large amount of dust.

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To emphasise that his grandfather was furious.

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This suggests that the writer's mother is very observant.

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The writer's mother has very sharp eyes like an eagle.

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Irony
The word is 'instead'.

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it suggests that the writer's mother is very observant and sharp.

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(I) the word is hit
(ii) the writer wanted to show that the wind was strong

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To emphasise how the grandfather stared at him coldly.

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i)'six-inch layer'This suggests that the dust is very thick, meaning that there is alot of dust.
ii)'had its way for more than two months' This suggests that by then,the dust collected must be a lot.
iii)'The rain had merely splotched the dust'This suggests that not even the rain can splotch the dust,which means that there is really a lot of dust.

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It suggests that Big Ma is very attentive and observant, just like an eagle.

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The writer’s mother is very vigilant till she can see all of her children.

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The writer's mother has sharp eyes

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The author’s grandfather stare was unforgiving and unfriendly. The writer uses this to describes the cold stone with his stare.

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The writer describes his grandfather in this manner to emphasise that his grandfather was serious and fierce.

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The writer is saying that his grandfather's stare was expressionless, just like a rock.

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The writer's grandfather was serious and angry

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The writer's mother has very sharp vision, and is always watching her kids.

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Irony
The word is 'kind'.