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SpyIntel [72]
3 years ago
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She was dressed in rich materials - satins, and lace, and silks - all of white. Her shoes were white. And she had a long white v

eil dependent from her hair, and she had bridal flowers in her hair, but her hair was white. Some bright jewels sparkled on her neck and on her hands, and some other jewels lay sparkling on the table. Dresses, less splendid than the dress she wore, and half-packed trunks, were scattered about. She had not quite finished dressing, for she had but one shoe on - the other was on the table near her hand - her veil was but half arranged, her watch and chain were not put on, and some lace for her bosom lay with those trinkets, and with her handkerchief, and gloves, and some flowers, and a prayer-book, all confusedly heaped about the dressing table mirror.
Q1.: Read the paragraph.
How does the writer use language to describe the old woman?
You could include:
The writer’s choice of words and phrase.
Language features and techniques.
Sentence forms.
English
1 answer:
denis-greek [22]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

It is clear that the writer incorporated descriptive words in order to describe the old woman. Alongside this is the prominent use of imagery, allowing the reader to captivate an image in their mind. The writer's word choice shows that the old woman isn't quite finished with her attire, but that she may be perceived as a delicate, classy woman.

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