The use of the verb phrase adjective noun phrase( verb phrase, adjective, noun phrase ) 'hot brooding month' in the first sentence instantly suggests the humid, close atmosphere.
In using verbs like 'squelch' and 'slap' the writer is using onomatopoeia to give convey convay( give, convey, convay ) the sounds of digging in wet turf.
The writer adopts a more colloquial formal descriptive( colloquial, formal, descriptive ) tone when she uses vocabulary like 'chavvy' and 'ripped off'
The use of the phrase 'perverse joy' describes infers implies( describes, infers, implies ) that there was something wrong in way she acted.
The sudden use of direct speech 'l must get out!' ensures enforces reinforces( ensures, enforces, reinforces ) Helen's sense of panic.
Jane's happiness is further highlighted described analysed( highlighted, described, analysed ) by the use of the adjectives 'ecstatic' and 'joyous'.
In choosing to write in short sentences the writer includes puts in adds( includes, puts in, adds ) pace to the narrative.
In describing the waves as 'galloping up the beach' the writer uses a hyperbole simile metaphor( hyperbole, simile, metaphor ) to convey their speed and strength.
The use of the word ‘startled’ in the first sentence creates is seems( creates, is, seems ) an urgent, abrupt opening with a sense of immediacy.
In using the adjectives 'furious' and 'angry' the writer analyses exaggerates personifies( analyses, exaggerates, personifies ) the waves and emphasises the violent nature of the storm.
The writer uses the noun phrases verbs adjectives( noun phrases, verbs, adjectives ) 'dark', 'bleak' and 'sinister' to create a frightening tone.
The writer's use of the verb 'swagger' implies infers complies( implies, infers, complies ) that the character is feeling confident.
The writer uses a listing listening lifting( listing, listening, lifting ) technique to help the reader imagine all the different foods and drinks that the guests could enjoy.
The writer uses the phrases 'wet fen' and 'parched sand' to contrast differ imply( contrast, differ, imply ) the two different landscapes.
The story is presented in the first person direct speech third person( first person, direct speech, third person ) and this gives the reader an insight into the narrator's kind, sensitive nature.
