Whistle and I'll come to you

• Who is the author of "Whistle and I'll Come to You"?

  Susan Hill
• What is the purpose of reading the extract twice?

  To develop original ideas before listening
• What is the title of the extract discussed?

  Whistle and I'll Come to You
• What does the title "Whistle and I'll Come to You" allude to?

  A short story by M.R. James
• How does the title relate to the themes in the extract?

  It highlights the theme of rationality vs. the paranormal
• What literary device is used to create fear and dread in the extract?

  Pathetic fallacy
• What setting is described in the extract?

  An old house during a storm
• What effect do gothic tropes have in the extract?

  They create an ominous atmosphere
• How does the storm's intensity relate to Arthur Kipps' fear?

  As the storm intensifies, so does his fear
• What simile is used to describe the house?

  Like a ship at sea
• What does the simile "like a ship at sea" suggest about the house?

  It emphasizes the house's isolation and vulnerability
• What type of language is used to convey a sense of endangerment?

  Violent verbs and plosive sounds
• What does the rattling of the windows symbolize?

  Insecurity and nervousness
• How does Arthur Kipps initially try to maintain control?

  By reflecting on facts and probabilities
• What does the flashback to Arthur Kipps' childhood signify?

  Contrast between past safety and present vulnerability
• What does the predatory language in the extract suggest?

  It enhances the sense of danger
• What does the phrase "trance-like" imply about Arthur Kipps?

  He is losing control of his mind
• What does the non-specific noun "somewhere" create in the extract?

  A sense of mystery and discomfort
• How does the repetition of "cry" affect the mood of the extract?

  It emphasizes pain and suffering
• What does Arthur Kipps' passive voice indicate about his state of mind?

  He is losing control and feeling overwhelmed
• What literary technique is used to build tension in the extract?

  Short minor sentences
• What does the simile comparing the wind to a banshee suggest?

  It creates a sense of foreboding
• How does Arthur Kipps' rationality get challenged in the extract?

  Through his internal battle with logic and fear
• What does the repetition of "trying" signify about Arthur Kipps' struggle?

  It shows his difficulty in maintaining control
• What does the ellipsis in Arthur Kipps' thoughts suggest?

  Extent of suffering and fear
• How does the presence of the dog affect Arthur Kipps?

  It provides companionship and comfort
• What does the change in Arthur Kipps' language indicate?

  Shift from rationality to emotional response
• What does the darkness symbolize in the extract?

  The unknown and fear
• What does Arthur Kipps list to rationalize his fears?

  Things he has seen or felt
• How does the setting contribute to Arthur Kipps' feelings?

  It creates a sense of entrapment and claustrophobia
• What does the rhetorical question reveal about Arthur Kipps' mindset?

  His confusion and struggle to understand
• What does the phrase "there was no living occupant" imply?

  He is questioning reality and his beliefs
• How does the failure of the torch symbolize Arthur Kipps' situation?

  It represents his inability to grasp the truth
• What emotions does Arthur Kipps experience towards the end of the extract?

  Despair, fear, and frustration
• How does the dog's presence contrast with Arthur Kipps' emotional state?

  It provides a sense of calm amidst chaos
• What does the repetition of the child's cry signify at the end of the extract?

  Relentlessness of the ghost's presence
• What does the ending of the extract suggest about Arthur Kipps' future?

  He cannot escape the haunting experience
• Who is the author of "The Woman in Black"?

  Susan Hill
• What genre does "The Woman in Black" belong to?

  Gothic fiction
• Who is the protagonist in "The Woman in Black"?

  Arthur Kipps