Question

1.4 Explain in your own words, how Squeaky feels just before a race. (3) 1.5 Refer to the pistol shot explodes in my blood and I am off and weightless again, flying past the other runners' (lines 16-17): Identify the figure of speech. 1.6 Refer to 'because they think.... can walk tall for another year' (lines 28-30): Explain both the literal and figurative meanings of 'walk tall'. (4) 1.7 Provide synonym for the word children from the story. (1) 1.8 What style is used to tell the story? (2) 1.9 2. (2) Mention two examples of jargon used in the story. (4) [22] Below is a summary of the Plot Lamb to the slaughter, read the summary and answer the questions that follow.​

Answer 1

1.4 Just before a race, Squeaky feels a surge of excitement and anticipation coursing through her body.

1.5 The figure of speech used in the line "the pistol shot explodes in my blood and I am off and weightless again, flying past the other runners" is hyperbole. It exaggerates the intensity of Squeaky's reaction to the pistol shot and her feeling of being weightless and flying.

1.6 The literal meaning of "walk tall" in the context of the story is to physically stand upright and confidently. Figuratively, it means to feel proud, accomplished, and confident in oneself.

1.7 Synonyms for the word "children" from the story could be "kids," "youth," or "youngsters."

1.8 The style used to tell the story is a first-person narrative, as it is told from the perspective of the main character.

1.9 Two examples of jargon used in the story are "hurdles" and "relay race."