Language
The Question:
Select at least two features of his use of language which contribute to the impact of the novel. With close reference to the text, discuss the effect of these features in creating vivid description.
Our Response:
You should have chosen two features from the following list. Remember, if youre unsure about the features of language, you can go back to that section in the site to revise it again. - Adjectives
- Adverbs
- Descriptive verbs
- Imagery
- Alliteration
- Simile and metaphor
The question asks you to discuss the effect of these features in creating vivid description. You have probably referred to a scene or scenes where a particular mood has been created by the description eg
- at the quayside waiting for the departure of the SS Hope: Iains excitement at the prospect of a new start; Mrs Scotts blinding tears; the intoxication of the drunks behaviour and stumbling words.
- Mrs Scotts walk to the Manse: her firm politeness with Mrs Macleod; her concentration; her nervousness over how she would be received.
- the Macleods house: the initial strangeness; the hushed children; the busyness of the inhabitants.
You may have found that descriptive writing has helped bring a character to life eg
- Iain: his pastimes; his clothes; his attitudes towards his father and Donald Macleod.
- the Elder: his story about his missing arm; his self-interest.
- Sellars: his pomposity in Chapter 1; his awkwardness in Chapter 19.
You may have found the description helpful in increasing your understanding of Highland life and customs eg
- Mrs Scotts concept of hospitality when Sellars arrives at her house.
- the central importance of the Church.
- the Dukes role as landlord.
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