Language
Indhold
Style of language
The story “Champagne Flight” by Jill Norris is written in an informal style. The narration uses contractions, and the tone is casual and conversational. For instance: “Imagine being offered wine! I knew I shouldn’t have done it, but then who was to know?... and one small glass of wine wouldn’t hurt” (p. 15, ll. 17-18). This gives the impression that the narrator is addressing the readers directly.
The narrator uses exclamation points to express her thoughts. For example: “I felt definitely grown up!” (p. 15, ll. 5-6). The use of exclamation points expresses the narrator’s childish enthusiasm and her excitement about experiencing new things.
Symbols
The champagne is considered a symbol of celebration. However, in this story, its symbolic mean...
