Worksheet on Classic Literature Extracts: Brontë and Dystopian Themes
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A comprehension worksheet focusing on a fictional dystopian extract inspired by Brontë's style, designed to develop analytical and interpretative skills for Year 9 students.
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Worksheet on Classic Literature Extracts: Brontë and Dystopian Themes
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Grade Year 9
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Dystopian Reflection in a Classic Style
In the dim light of the ruined city, the silence was profound, broken only by the distant echo of machinery. Overhead, the sky was cloaked in a perpetual haze, obscuring what once might have been the sun. Amidst the crumbling facades, a solitary figure moved with hesitant purpose, cloaked in tattered garments that fluttered like ghosts in the wind. Everywhere, signs of decay and neglect whispered tales of a civilisation forsaken, its aspirations drowned in a surging tide of despair. The air was thick with the scent of rust and abandonment, an oppressive reminder of all that once thrived. Yet, amidst the bleakness, a faint glimmer of hope flickered in the figure's eyes, a silent defiance against the darkness that threatened to consume everything.
1.
What atmosphere does the author create in this extract? Provide two descriptive words to support your answer.
[2 marks]2.
Identify and explain the use of any metaphor in the passage.
[3 marks]3.
Which phrase indicates the character’s resilience or hopefulness?
[2 marks]4.
Describe the tone of the extract and how it influences your perception of the setting.
[4 marks]5.
Analyse the author’s use of the phrase ‘cloaked in tattered garments’. What does this imagery suggest?
[3 marks]6.
Choose the correct option: Which of the following best describes the theme of this extract?
Aa) Hope and renewal
Bb) Decay and despair
Cc) Celebration of progress
Dd) Joyful reconstruction
7.
What does the phrase ‘signs of decay and neglect whispered tales’ imply about the state of the city?
[2 marks]8.
Based on the extract, how does the author build a mood of bleakness? Mention two literary techniques used.
[4 marks]9.
Imagine you are the solitary figure in the extract. Write a short paragraph describing your feelings as you move through this dystopian landscape.
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- 1/1/2026
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