Alliteration
"b-b-b-breaks" (16)- The alliteration of "b-b-b-breaks" illustrates a sense of Miss Havisham's stuttering. Her stuttering suggests that not only is her heart broken, but also her psychological state of mind.
Onomatopoeia
"Cawing Nooooo" (6)- The onomatopoeia of Miss Havisham's
"cawing nooooo" reinforces her despair and disturbed mind, especially because
her noise is directed at an inanimate object, the wall. This induces sympathy
because she is alone and making unpleasant noises at the wall to show the
immense pain that she feels. By cawing "nooooo", Duffy suggests that Miss
Havisham is angry and unpleased with her life.
"Bang" (14)- The onomatopoeia of the red balloon popping in Miss Havisham's face
reinforces the effect of shock and inescapable loudness of the balloon.
"cawing nooooo" reinforces her despair and disturbed mind, especially because
her noise is directed at an inanimate object, the wall. This induces sympathy
because she is alone and making unpleasant noises at the wall to show the
immense pain that she feels. By cawing "nooooo", Duffy suggests that Miss
Havisham is angry and unpleased with her life.
"Bang" (14)- The onomatopoeia of the red balloon popping in Miss Havisham's face
reinforces the effect of shock and inescapable loudness of the balloon.