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Through the manipulation of metaphor, emotive language and characterisation, Text 2 conveys an

eerie and suspenseful mood.

Text 2 becomes more eager to read as the story comes to its climax. Through the phrase- "...he saw
a blue shadow that blocked out the sun...saw massive pegs of teeth as it came on in a terrible rush" ,
the readers can be aware that the protagonist is in danger by introducing a problem for him.
Through the use of metaphor where Abel narrates that he saw- "massive pegs of teeth", it creates a
vivid image in the reader’s mind and adds to the overall tension and danger of the scene. The use of
the word “massive” emphasizes the size of the teeth, while “pegs” suggests that they are sharp and
pointed. This metaphor can contribute to a mood of fear, suspense, or even horror, as the reader
imagines the sight of these large, sharp teeth. In addition to this, the phrase also employs emotive
language to convey a sense of danger and urgency through words such as “terrible rush.” Because of
the use of emotive language, it builds on the moods of eeriness and suspense.

Later on in the story, it establishes how Abel saw something scary as Text 2 declares that- "Abel
thought he was about to die. He felt pain shoot up his arm. A vast flat tail blurred across his body.
And then it was gone." Through the utilisation of short, declarative sentences and visual imagery,
text two creates a sense of urgency and danger. The mood of the extract is suspenseful and
mysterious because the reader is left wondering what will happen next and is likely to feel anxious or
apprehensive on Abel's behalf. This quote elucidates Abel's characterisation as through the
manipulation of negative connotation such as 'die' and 'pain', it allows the readers to understand
that he is not brave and can get scared easily. Hence his characterisation, it creates a sense of
tension and uncertainty for us, heightening the suspense and mystery of the narrative.

Therefore, the reader can interpret that through the use of personification, characterisation and
visual imagery, Text 2 can illustrate an eerie and suspenseful mood.
Through the manipulation of metaphor, emotive language and characterisation, Text 2 conveys an
eerie, suspenseful mood.

Text 2 becomes more eager to read as it reaches its climax. Through the phrase- ‘….’, it allows the
readers to understand that the protagonist is in danger by introducing a problem for him. Through
the utilization of metaphor for massive pegs of teeth, it allows the readers to have a vivid image of
the terrifying scene, which adds to the overall tension and suspense. Through the connotation of
“massive” emphasises the size of the teeth whilst the connotation of “pegs” allows us to visualise
that the teeth are sharp and pointy. Because of these two connotations, it creates a dangerous,
suspenseful mood. In addition to this, the phrase also employs emotive language for “terrible rush”
to convey a sense of danger and urgency. Because of the emotive language, it builds on the mood of
suspense and eeriness.

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