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HEART OF DARKNESS L.O. To describe the effects of powerful words in a short piece of nonfiction by Joseph Conrad STARTER: Conrad describes the Congo as "swift and smooth'. Which language feature has been used, and how does the choice of words connect to the way that the river MOVES and SOUNDS?

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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HEART OF DARKNESS

L.O. To describe the effects of powerful words in a short piece of nonfiction by Joseph Conrad

STARTER: Conrad describes the Congo as "swift and smooth'. Which language feature has been used, and how does the choice of words connect to the way that the river MOVES and SOUNDS?

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SIBILANCE -
The repetition of "s" suggests the rushing of the water: onomatopoeic.

"Swift" means fast, moving quickly.

"Smooth" - flows freely, nothing gets in the way.

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CONRAD'S TRAVELS, POWERFUL LANGUAGE

Answer the questions in full sentences.
Rephrase + quote in your answer.
WRITE SOMETHING UNIQUE TO THIS EXTRACT.
Explain how language links to meaning.
Feel free to ask for help/advice.

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HOW DID YOU DO?

1 MARK - point+quote
2 MARKS - point+quote+effect
3 MARKS - point+quote+effect 1 + effect 2

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