12. Read these sentences from Text 1 and Text 2. Text 1:…
12. Read these sentences from Text 1 and Text 2. Text 1: “The Monkey’s Paw” is a tale of superstition and terror unfolding within a realistic setting of domestic warmth and coziness.” Text 2: “People obtained higher scores when they had their charm with them. The idea is that the charms reduce anxiety and that, in turn, helps performance.” Explain the contrasting/different ways in which these sentences communicate the so-called ‘power’ of a superstitious charm/talisman. In your answer, you must only refer to these sentences. (6)
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16. The author uses personification in lines 16 – 18. “The candle end… was throwing pulsating shadows on the ceiling and walls, until, with a flicker…, it expired.” Explain the personification and secondly, how it creates effect. (2)
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4. The phrases: “It is a fitting example of Jacobs’s ability…” and “…the best-known horror stories owe their power…” have similar effects. Explain HOW these words are used to persuade/convince the reader of Jacobs’s excellence as an author. (2)
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7. Refer to paragraphs 2 and 3. Explain how the writer uses language to describe the value of lucky charms. Include one example from the text to support your answer. In your response consider word choice, sentence structure, and punctuation where relevant. (2)
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