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HP and the Philosopher's Stone
Chapter 1, HP and the Philosopher'…
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Literary devices:
- Verbal irony - The phrase 'The poor toilet’s never had anything as horrible as your head down it – it might be sick' shows that Harry doesn't actually want his head in the toilet as opposed to what he's saying. The writer is trying to show the relationship between Harry and Dudley, exaggerating their hatred towards each other
- Imagery - The phrase 'wearing bits of old elephant skin' implies that the clothes were chalky, wrinkly and worn out. The effect here is exaggerating how ugly the clothes are as elephant skins are usually grey and the colour grey implies that the person wearing it is poor and sad.
- Similie - The phrase 'heart twanging like a giant elastic band' gives the suggestion that Harry was excited or thrilled to see his first letter written to him. The author is giving the effect that Harry's heart is beating intensively because he has never received a letter for him, comparing that event to an elastic item. The word 'twanging' exaggerates the beating of his heart due to the sounds being similar to a rubber band.
Summary:
- The house received a letter.
- Harry went out to collect it
- The letter was for him
- Vernon noticed he was reading it
- Vernon took it away from Harry
- More letters arrived at the house during the following days
- Vernon couldn't take it and went to the seaside
- It was harry's birthday on tht night
- Somone was at the dor of the area
Vocabulary:
- Timidly - In a manner that shows a lack of courage or confidence
- Dully - In a manner that lacks interest or excitement
- Snivelled- to cry and sniff
- Amble - walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
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