An inspector calls

“Unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable” what is the 1st language technique and effect

Technique 1: Foreshadowing

• Effect: Emphasises Mr. Birling’s overconfidence in capitalism, hinting that his certainty is misplaced as his ideology is destined to fail (the Inspector will "drown" capitalism).

• Technique 2: Symbolism

  Effect: Uses the Titanic as a symbol of wealth and power, suggesting that while it appears indestructible, it is vulnerable—mirroring the unsustainable nature of capitalism.

"Unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable." What is the 2nd technique and effect

Technique 2: Symbolism

Effect: Uses the Titanic as a symbol of wealth and power, suggesting that while it appears indestructible, it is vulnerable—mirroring the unsustainable nature of capitalism.

Quote:
"The sharp ring of a front door bell."what is the 1st language technique and effect

Technique 1: Stage Direction

Effect: The sharp sound of the doorbell cuts through Mr. Birling's speech, symbolizing the disruption of his confident, capitalist worldview and the imminent arrival of change (the Inspector).

“Cutting in" What is the language technique and effect?

Technique 2: Repetition

• Effect: The repetition of "cutting in" emphasises the Inspector's persistent undermining of Mr. Birling, symbolising the gradual dismantling of capitalist beliefs and individualism.

Quote: "Clothes mean something quite different to a woman."

what is the 1st language technique and effect?

Technique 1: Symbolism
Effect: Suggests that women’s social status and respectability are judged by their appearance, reinforcing restrictive gender expectations.

Quote: "Clothes mean something quite different to a woman." What is the 2nd language technique and effect?

Technique 2: Foreshadowing
Effect: Hints at how Eva Smith, as a working-class woman, is mistreated based on superficial judgments, emphasizing the link between class and gender discrimination.

Quote: "When you’re married, you’ll realize." what is the 1st language technique and effect?

Technique 1: Foreshadowing
Effect: Suggests that Sheila will eventually conform to societal expectations, hinting at the restrictive gender roles imposed on women.

Quote: "When you’re married, you’ll realize." what is the 2nd language technique and effect?

Technique 2: Imperative
Effect: Mrs. Birling’s authoritative tone reinforces the idea that women must accept their role in a patriarchal society without question.

Quote: "We are members of one body." What is the 1st language technique and effect?

Technique 1: Metaphor
Effect: The Inspector compares society to a single body, emphasizing how everyone is interconnected and responsible for one another.

Quote: "We are members of one body."What is the 2nd language technique and effect?

Technique 2: Symbolism
Effect: The body symbolizes unity and shared responsibility, reinforcing the socialist idea that harm to one part of society affects everyone.

Quote: "Fire, blood and anguish." What is the 1st language technique and effect?

Technique 1: Rule of Three
Effect: The use of the rule of three highlights the intense and unavoidable consequences of ignoring responsibility, stressing the severity of punishment that awaits.

Quote: "Fire, blood and anguish." What is the 2nd technique and effect?

Technique 2: Foreshadowing
Effect: The quote foreshadows the inevitable suffering and consequences of not changing one’s ways, warning that selfishness will result in great pain.

Quote: "There are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us." What is the 1st language technique and effect?

Technique 1: Repetition ("millions and millions and millions")

• Effect: Emphasizes the widespread nature of inequality, reinforcing the idea that Eva’s suffering is not unique but a societal issue.

Quote: "There are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us." What is the 2nd language technique and effect?

Technique 2: Symbolism ("Eva Smiths and John Smiths")

• Effect: Suggests that the working class is made up of countless unnamed individuals who suffer under capitalism, linking gender and class oppression.