![]() 11Ī grimace: an ugly or distorted facial expression as of wry humour, disgust etc., to grimace – is to contort the face. ![]() ![]() “He actually grimaces with discomfort, uttering at her to get out of his way as he shuffles past.” p. Note the dialogue and the tone of voice which is critical “So who came and dug the trench? he snaps accusingly.Īccusingly – to accuse. ![]() Note the conflicted and contradictory reaction/relationship to kindness and her difficult relationship with Frank. Visceral: characterised by intuition or instinct rather than intellect relating to viscera – the gut. “Her loathing is such a pure thing she experiences a secret visceral pleasure to watch him cornered like this, tormented by something as incomprehensible and enraging as kindness.” p. Resolve: something determined or decided resolution firmness of purpose determination Vindictive: disposed to seek vengeance characterised by rancour or spite She feels… “Cheated as she watches Frank lifting a spoon to his face, scowling with a kind of ferocious, vindictive resolve, like he’s going to hit someone”. Learning words in their narrative context food for thought for your own creative pieces. ![]()
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