English Poems 8 marker

“wrong branch of family tree” metaphor

compares poets distance from nature to the distance between roots and branches of a tree. Develops the theme of evolution

“tin-tacked with rain” metaphor

shows the setting of the open water by describing the rain falling onto it

“slounge” word choice

connotations of slow heavy movements. The poet creates a tone of fear and uncertainty by desribing how the shark is moving

“I could not answer…understand her” repitition

Emphasizes the lack of communication in the relationship and how he regrets not being able to communicate verbally with her

“absolute darkness of a box bed” short phrase

shows the rural island life and the lack of light shows the isolation when living on an island

“she wore mens boots when she wore any” description

The poet recalls quirky details of her appearance to show that he remembers her fondly creating a nostalgic tone

“uncivilised” word choice

Connotations of wild and scary. Develops the theme of fear by making the reader imagine how dangerous and unhuman like New York can be

“dentist drill” alliteration

Emphasizes the threataning buildings of New York from the poets point of view. This makes the reader feel scared and overwhelmed

“harsh” word choice

Connotations of curel and hard. Develops the tone of fear by making the reader imagine how scared they would be if they heard those noises at night in an unkown place