127 Hours

• Who is the author of "Between a Rock and a Hard Place"?

  Aaron Ralston
• What does the title "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" signify?

  A difficult predicament with tough choices
• What type of account is "Between a Rock and a Hard Place"?

  A firsthand account
• What does Ralston aim to inform the reader about?

  His experiences and climbing terminology
• How does Ralston's tone change throughout the narrative?

  From detached to panicked and reactive
• What does the word "another" imply about Ralston's experience?

  He has faced similar situations before
• What does Ralston's use of mathematical language convey?

  His awareness of his environment and height
• What feeling does the word "claustrophobic" evoke in the reader?

  A sense of suspense and nervousness
• What climbing technique does Ralston describe?

  Stemming or chimneying
• How does Ralston's language reflect his confidence while climbing?

  He uses positive and expert language
• What does the phrase "dangle off" suggest about Ralston's situation?

  It creates suspense and vulnerability
• What does the shift from active to passive voice indicate in Ralston's narrative?

  His loss of control over the situation
• What does the phrase "my only hope" imply about Ralston's options?

  His options are very limited
• How does Ralston describe the experience of time during the crisis?

  Time dilates as if in slow motion
• What does the use of harsh verbs like "smashes" and "crushes" convey?

  Intense pain and urgency of the situation
• What does Ralston's disbelief and paralysis suggest about his emotional state?

  He is in shock and overwhelmed
• What does the phrase "my mind commands my body" indicate about Ralston's state?

  His mind is trying to regain control
• How does Ralston's use of dialogue reflect his desperation?

  He encourages himself with exclamations
• What does the phrase "I yank my arm three times" reveal about Ralston's mindset?

  His desperation to escape the situation
• How does the narrative structure change from active to passive voice?

  It reflects Ralston's loss of control
• What does Ralston's reference to an "adrenaline stoked mom" signify?

  His desperation for strength and hope
• What does Ralston's attempt to "shove against the large boulder" indicate?

  His determination to regain control
• How does the phrase "come on move" reflect Ralston's emotional state?

  It shows his desperation and urgency
• What does the word "nothing" signify at the end of Ralston's efforts?

  His hopelessness and limited options
• What are the key emotional transitions in Ralston's narrative?

  • Starts confident and in control
  • Experiences a turning point to panic
  • Ends in desperation and hopelessness
• What techniques should be explored in Ralston's narrative?

  • Use of active and passive voice
  • Mathematical language for clarity
  • Emotional language to convey feelings
• Who is the author of "127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place"?

  Aron Ralston
• What type of account is "127 Hours" considered?

  Autobiographical account
• What event does Aron Ralston describe in the extract?

  His hand being crushed by a boulder
• What does Ralston fail to do before his hike?

  Inform anyone of his hiking plan
• What techniques does Ralston describe using while climbing?

  • Stemming
  • Chimneying
  • Testing the boulder's stability
• How does Ralston create tension in the narrative?

  By detailing his precarious movements
• What does the term "stemming" refer to in climbing?

  Using body pressure against walls
• What is the width of the slot Ralston describes?

  Three feet across
• What does Ralston compare his climbing technique to?

  Climbing up the inside of a chimney
• What literary device does Ralston use to describe the proximity of the chalk stones?

  Alliteration
• How does Ralston's use of personification affect the reader's perception?

  It creates a sense of fear and tension
• What happens to Ralston's left hand during the incident?

  It gets smashed against the wall
• What does Ralston mean by "time dilates" during the incident?

  His perception of time slows down
• How does Ralston's choice of verbs contribute to the narrative tension?

  They create a sense of urgency and danger