Comparison Skills in Literature Analysis
English
Year 9
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~18 mins
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This worksheet aims to develop students' comparison skills through analysis of literary excerpts, focusing on recognising techniques and understanding their effects.
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Comparison Skills in Literature Analysis
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Introduction to Literary Comparison
Scene Summary: The passage describes two characters in a tense confrontation, set against a backdrop of a stormy landscape. The first character's dialogue is terse and abrupt, using short sentences and sharp punctuation to convey anger. The second character responds with longer, more complex sentences, indicating a calmer but manipulative tone. Context Guide: In literature, authors often use specific techniques such as metre, imagery, and tone to shape how characters are perceived and how tension is built. Recognising these techniques helps readers understand the underlying themes and character dynamics. For example, abrupt sentences can create a sense of immediacy or hostility, while longer, flowing sentences may suggest control or ambivalence. The passage includes phrases like 'her voice faltered' and 'a sudden hush', which reveal emotional undercurrents. Comparing such techniques across texts allows for a deeper appreciation of character development and thematic contrast.
1.
Identify the technique used in the phrase 'her voice faltered'.
[2 marks]2.
What is the effect of the short, abrupt sentences used by the first character?
[3 marks]3.
Compare the tone created by the longer sentences of the second character with the shorter sentences of the first. What might this suggest about their respective states of mind?
[5 marks]4.
Identify a literary device used in the phrase 'a sudden hush'.
[2 marks]5.
Explain how the contrasting sentence structures contribute to the characterisation of both characters.
[4 marks]6.
Which technique is exemplified by the phrase 'stormy landscape', and what is its likely effect?
Aa) Personification - To evoke a sense of chaos
Bb) Symbolism - To reflect emotional turmoil
Cc) Metaphor - To compare characters
Dd) Alliteration - To emphasise the setting
7.
Describe how the author's choice of punctuation influences the pacing of the dialogue.
[3 marks]8.
Identify and compare the use of imagery in the two character responses. How does each contribute to understanding their emotions?
[6 marks]9.
Based on the extract, how does tone influence character perception?
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- 12/31/2025
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