Into the Lifeboat from Titanic Survivor by Violet Jessop

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What emotion did Violet Jessop likely feel while in the lifeboat after the Titanic sank?

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Frightened

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Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'icy blast across my face; it felt like a knife in its penetrating coldness'?

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Simile

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Why did Violet Jessop count the rows of deck lights on the Titanic as they rowed away?

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To show that every few minutes there were fewer rows, which meant the ship was sinking.

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Front

What does Violet Jessop describe witnessing from the lifeboat?

Back

The Titanic sinking, which she described as a terrible sight to behold.

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Front

In which point of view are memoirs typically written?

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First person.

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Front

What is a memoir?

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A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.

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Front

What does the term 'survivor' refer to in the context of the Titanic?

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A person who lived through the sinking of the Titanic.

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Front

What is the significance of the Titanic in history?

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The Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg, leading to significant loss of life.

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What does the phrase 'icy blast' suggest about the conditions after the Titanic sank?

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It suggests that the weather was extremely cold and uncomfortable.

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Front

What can be inferred about the actions of people on the Titanic during the sinking?

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Many did not believe the ship would sink or that they would be rescued in time.

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