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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