https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603 Made with good vibes en-us 2017-09-28 04:27:24 UTC 2025-10-25 17:06:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603/wish/191929265 The use of hyperbole in this quote emphasises how overwhelmed Stephen feels about all the secrets he has to keep from Keith. The context of this quote is that Stephen feels as if he would not be able to take keeping another secret, this makes the quote thought-provoking. The word "burst" means to break open or to issue forth suddenly and forcibly, in this quote it shows that Stephen is near breaking point due to the stress he's been put under by Keith and the investigation.]]> 2017-09-28 04:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603/wish/191929265 https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603/wish/191929384 "If only I had a knotted rope..."

The use of ellipsis by Stephen is to show his train of thoughts throughout the story. This is effective as it shows the reader what is happening in Stephen consciousness. It also shows us that Stephen is panicking in this situation so he tries to think of what to do.]]> 2017-09-28 04:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603/wish/191929384 https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603/wish/191929416 " And what am I going to do?"
The question mark in a rhetorical question is usually used to create a dramatic effect or sometimes, create tension between the character themselves or the character and the reader. The term "and" foreshadows the slow pace of his speech as Stephen is confused but also worried simultaneously. This effect is thought-provoking as it gets the readers anxious as to what he will do. ]]> 2017-09-28 04:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603/wish/191929416 https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603/wish/191930254 "barking"

When the boys fear of killing the old man at the end of Chapter 6 they run away down the streets of the Close and dogs are heard "barking" at them. This creates a sense of tensionas there was silenceas dogs barking would be a harsh, sharp sound]]> 2017-09-28 04:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603/wish/191930254 https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603/wish/191930772 " metallic smoothness"
Tactile imagery "pertains to physical textures or of the sense of touch". The term "metallic" usually suggests a heavy, rough, silver/ grey coloured metal sheet. The word "smoothness" suggests soft and light. Stephen uses this contrast potentially to ]]> 2017-09-28 04:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603/wish/191930772 https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603/wish/191930994 The visual imagery used here brings attention to how beautiful the world around him looks at night. The use of the word "delicate" means fragile or easily damaged. This implies that this "white world" could disappear at any moment. The fact the world "evaporates" - meaning to disappear or fade - hints at how easily the "white world" can be damaged. This quote shows how pure the night is because Keith and Stephen have done nothing to corrupt it with their imaginary stories and their rash accusations at this point, thus contrasting with later on in the book. ]]> 2017-09-28 04:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cmurray6/umsal487n603/wish/191930994