Comparing Texts: Error Correction

English
GCSE
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A worksheet focused on error correction in texts, designed to enhance students' analytical skills in comparing literary excerpts for GCSE.

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Comparing Texts: Error Correction

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Error Correction in Literature

In the dim light of dawn, the forest was alive with a sense of eerie silence. Shadows danced among the trees, whispering secrets of the past. The protagonist's journey was a metaphor for inner conflict, illustrating the struggle between hope and despair. The author uses a caesura in the line 'Fear — yet courage,' emphasising the tension within the character. As the story progresses, the volta reveals a sudden shift in tone, bringing a renewed sense of optimism. The setting’s description employs vivid imagery, creating an atmosphere of mystery and suspense. However, the paragraph contains an inconsistent use of tense which disrupts the flow of narrative. Also, the phrase 'shadows dance' is a onomatopoeic metaphor that enhances the scene's atmosphere. The author’s use of alliteration in 'whispering secrets' adds to the lyrical quality of the writing.
1.
Identify and correct the tense inconsistency in the paragraph.
[2 marks]
2.
Find the incorrect use of a literary technique in the paragraph and suggest a correction.
[3 marks]
3.
Explain how the caesura in 'Fear — yet courage' affects the tone of the passage.
[3 marks]
4.
Identify the literary device used in 'whispering secrets' and comment on its effect.
[2 marks]
5.
Correct the fragment: 'The protagonist's journey was a metaphor for inner conflict.'
[2 marks]
6.
Identify a structural error or awkwardness in the paragraph and suggest an improved phrasing.
[3 marks]
7.
Suggest an alternative to the phrase 'the story progresses' to enhance variety.
[1 mark]
8.
Identify the primary literary technique used to create atmosphere in the paragraph.
[2 marks]

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1/1/2026
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