I still need the text extract to answer most of these questions accurately, as they refer to specific lines and themes within the text. However, I can answer some parts based on general knowledge:

I still need the text extract to answer most of these questions accurately, as they refer to specific lines and themes within the text. However, I can answer some parts based on general knowledge:

e) The statement "The side of his face was masked in blood" means that one side of the man's face was completely covered or obscured by a thick layer of congealed blood, making it difficult to see his features. The word "masked" suggests the blood was so extensive it acted like a covering.

2.3 Refer to line 9. "... motionless as a buck that has just lifted its head from grazing".

a) The figure of speech used in this line is a simile.

b) Its effectiveness lies in creating a vivid image for the reader, comparing the man's stillness to that of a deer suddenly alert. This comparison emphasizes his complete lack of movement and perhaps a sense of frozen vigilance or shock, similar to an animal sensing danger.

For questions 2.2, 2.4, and 2.5, I require the full text extract to provide accurate answers:

• 2.2 asks for specific words from line 6.
• 2.4 asks about the girl's familiarity with nuns and white people, which would be detailed in lines 10-15.
• 2.5 asks for a discussion of drunkenness as a theme, which needs to be supported by evidence from the extract.

Please provide the text extract so I can help you with the remaining questions!