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Cyclical Structure in Science Fiction

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Year 9
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~16 mins
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A comprehension worksheet exploring the use of Beginning Mirrors End in science fiction texts, focusing on cyclical structure as a language technique.

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#English
#Language Techniques
#Cyclical Structure
#Beginning Mirrors End

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Cyclical Structure in Science Fiction

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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Cyclical Structure in Science Fiction

In the dimly lit control room of the spaceship, Commander Reed stared at the same digital reading that had appeared at the start of the mission. Years later, as the spaceship re-entered the atmosphere, the crew saw the same city skyline reflected in the viewport, mirroring their initial departure. The story closes with the same phrase that opened the log, creating a full circle that emphasizes the cyclical nature of their journey through time and space.

1.
What does the use of returning to the initial phrase at the end suggest about the overall structure of the story?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify one example of a symbol in the passage that enhances the idea of cycles.
[2 marks]
B

Analyzing Texts with Cyclical Structure

The protagonist's journey begins with an unassuming village, only to find that by the story’s end, she has returned to the same place, transformed and enlightened. The narrative’s opening scene and closing scene are mirror images, with identical descriptions but different emotional tones, highlighting the cyclical nature of her growth.

1.
What literary device is most evident in the way the opening and closing scenes mirror each other?
[1 mark]
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Parallelism
Cc) Foreshadowing
Dd) Irony
2.
Describe how the emotional tone differs between the beginning and the end of the passage.
[2 marks]
C

Creative Writing Exercise

Use your imagination to craft a narrative where the theme of repetition or cycles is central. Think about how the opening scene connects to the closing scene.

Write a short science fiction story (approximately 200-300 words) that employs cyclical structure, beginning and ending with the same or similar image or phrase.
1.
Checklist: What should your story include to effectively use cyclical structure?
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D

Language Techniques in Cyclical Narrative

"As the spaceship descended into the familiar city, it was as if time had folded in on itself, looping endlessly in an infinite cycle."

Identify the technique used in the following sentence from a science fiction context:
1.
What technique is exemplified by the phrase "folded in on itself"?
[1 mark]
Aa) Simile
Bb) Metaphor
Cc) Personification
Dd) Hyperbole
2.
Explain how this technique contributes to the theme of cyclical structure.
[2 marks]
E

Reflection on Cyclical Structure

Reflect in a short paragraph (about 50-100 words) on why authors might choose to use cyclical structure in science fiction stories.
1.
What are some effects or themes that cyclical structure can highlight in a narrative?
[3 marks]

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