📖 Text Extract

Read the following extract from "The Christmas Miracle" carefully before answering the questions.

The old cottage crouched beneath a blanket of snow, its windows glowing like amber jewels against the bitter December night. Inside, Sarah pressed her face against the frosted glass, her breath creating ghostly patterns as she watched the empty lane. Her heart hammered with hope and dread in equal measure. Where was Papa? The church bells had chimed midnight hours ago, and still the lane stretched before her like a ribbon of disappointment. Behind her, the Christmas tree stood sentinel in the corner, its tinsel catching the firelight like captured stars, whilst the presents beneath remained untouched—waiting, just as she was waiting.

🔍 Inference and Language Analysis

✍️ Language Effect and Inference