... thing of beauty and we throw it away. 2. Defoe's purpose to inform Is summoned up by: 'There were no fortifications either to landward or seaward the inhabitants resting secure under the protection of the general peace...' Such a statement makes it clear that Liverpool is a peaceful place and doesn't need defences to protect itself. Can be seen in: It immediately makes the reader think that nothing has ever attacked Liverpool because it doesn't need defences. 1. Bryson's use of short familiar words. Can be illustrated by: 'They played it when you board the ferry and they play it when they get off the ferry and for quite a lot of time in between... ' This is effective because it is saying that the music was being played all the time and that it eventually gets on your nerves. Can be exemplified by: This is entertaining because you can imagine listening to it again and ...

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