The language used to describe the train crash is vivid and emphasizes the intensity and chaos. Sensory details and figurative language are used to convey the violent nature of the crash.
The language used to describe the train crash in 'One's Company' by Peter Fleming lines 12-23 paints a vivid picture of the event. The author uses sensory details and figurative language to convey the intensity and chaos of the crash.
For example, in line 12, the author describes the train coming with the phrase 'der drain gomes,' which suggests a sense of urgency and danger.
Additionally, the author uses words like 'shuddered,' 'grind,' and 'screeched' to emphasize the violent nature of the crash.