Comparing Texts: Similarities & Differences
English
Grade 6
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A worksheet designed to assess students' ability to compare two texts, focusing on similarities and differences, through various question types.
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Comparing Texts: Similarities & Differences
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Reading Passage: Atmosphere of the Forest
Deep within the emerald canopy of the ancient forest, sunlight filters through thick leaves, casting dappled shadows on the mossy floor. The air is thick with the scent of earth and blooming flora, while the distant calls of exotic birds echo softly, creating a symphony of natural sounds. Towering trees, their bark rugged and textured, stand as silent guardians of age-old secrets. In this realm, every whisper of wind and every rustle of leaf contributes to the atmosphere of timeless serenity and quiet mystery, inviting explorers to immerse themselves in a world untouched by time.
1.
What mood or atmosphere is created by this passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify two literary techniques used to create imagery in the passage.
[3 marks]3.
Describe the role of the trees in contributing to the setting.
[2 marks]B
Comparing Two Descriptions of a Forest
Nestled in a secluded part of the world, the forest stretches endlessly, its tall trees reaching skyward like ancient sentinels. The canopy is dense, allowing only slivers of sunlight to pierce through, creating patches of light on the undergrowth. The air is crisp and carries the scent of pine and moisture. Occasionally, a squirrel scurries up a trunk, and a crisp breeze causes leaves to flutter gently to the ground, enhancing the forest's vibrant yet tranquil ambiance.
1.
Compare the atmosphere described in this passage to the previous one. How are they similar? How are they different?
[6 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique used in this passage to describe the forest.
Aa) Hyperbole
Bb) Alliteration
Cc) Personification
Dd) Irony
3.
List two sounds mentioned in the second description of the forest.
[2 marks]C
Analysis of Literary Techniques
Read the following excerpts from both passages and analyze the literary devices used.
1.
What technique is used when describing the sunlight? Explain its effect.
[3 marks]2.
Identify a technique used to describe the trees in both passages.
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Personification
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Simile
D
Creative Writing: Describe Your Ideal Forest
Imagine you are exploring a magical forest. Write a detailed paragraph describing what you see, hear, and feel. Include at least two literary techniques in your description.
1.
Write a paragraph describing your ideal forest.
[10 marks]2.
Include at least two literary techniques such as metaphor, simile, or personification.
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