Analyzing Literature: Dickens Extract
English
Grade 7
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A worksheet designed for Grade 7 students focusing on analysis and annotation of a classic Dickens extract, emphasizing understanding literary techniques and thematic elements.
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Analyzing Literature: Dickens Extract
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Introduction to Dickens' Style
On a bleak winter evening, the wind howled through the narrow alleyways of the old city, carrying with it a sense of foreboding. Shadows danced along the crumbling facades as the faint glow of gas lamps flickered against the murky darkness. Amidst the silence, a solitary figure hurried along, cloaked in a tattered coat, eyes scanning the shadowed streets with wary vigilance. The faint clatter of footsteps echoed behind him, but he pressed on, unaware of the eyes that watched from the hidden corners, waiting for the right moment to strike. His breath formed icy clouds as he paused briefly, clutching a small bundle close to his chest, then vanished into an obscure doorway, leaving only the lingering chill and the whispering wind.
1.
What mood does the setting establish in this passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify a literary device used when describing the wind as 'howled' and explain its effect.
[3 marks]3.
Which detail in the passage suggests secrecy or danger?
[2 marks]4.
What does the bundle the figure carries likely symbolize within the context of the scene?
[3 marks]5.
Identify and explain one example of imagery in the passage.
[3 marks]6.
What narrative technique is used when describing the figure as 'clutching a small bundle close to his chest'?
[2 marks]7.
Describe how Dickens creates atmosphere in this excerpt.
[5 marks]8.
Identify a specific example of foreshadowing in the passage and explain its significance.
[3 marks]9.
In your opinion, what might the 'small bundle' represent? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
[5 marks]10.
Create a brief creative continuation: imagine what happens next to the figure. Write a paragraph (approximately 150 words).
[10 marks]11.
Select the correct statement about Dickens' style in this extract:
Aa) He uses simple vocabulary and straightforward descriptions.
Bb) He employs detailed imagery and atmospheric language.
Cc) He focuses primarily on dialogue and character speech.
Dd) He avoids any literary devices to keep the scene clear.
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