Worksheet on Classic Literature Extracts - Brontë and Sports
English
Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on an atmospheric extract inspired by Brontë, centered around themes of sports, designed for Grade 8 students to develop analytical and creative writing skills.
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Worksheet on Classic Literature Extracts - Brontë and Sports
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Grade Grade 8
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Atmospheric Narrative on Sports
The wind whistled through the empty stadium as dusk settled over the field, casting long shadows across the worn grass. A solitary figure, clad in a faded jersey, moved with a quiet determination, every step echoing a history of perseverance. The distant hum of the city faded into silence, replaced by the rhythmic pounding of footsteps and the soft murmur of breath. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the athlete paused, gazing at the empty stands, memories flooding back of victories won and defeats endured. In that moment, time seemed to stand still—an intersection of past ambitions and present resolve, woven into the very fabric of the sports that once defined this place.
1.
Identify and explain one example of imagery in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What mood is established in the excerpt, and how is it created?
[2 marks]3.
Identify a literary technique used to evoke a sense of perseverance in the passage.
[2 marks]4.
[4 marks]
5.
Choose the correct interpretation: The phrase 'time seemed to stand still' suggests:
Aa) The scene is happening very quickly.
Bb) The athlete is impatient and eager to finish.
Cc) The moment is timeless, blending past and present.
Dd) The setting is physically frozen in time.
6.
Write a brief paragraph describing a personal experience related to sports that evokes similar feelings of nostalgia or perseverance.
[4 marks]7.
Identify the tone of the excerpt and provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
[2 marks]8.
Create a brief outline for a story inspired by this excerpt, incorporating themes of perseverance and sports.
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- 1/1/2026
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