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Worksheet on Cyclical Structure: Circular Narrative

English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet exploring the use of circular narrative as a form of cyclical structure within texts, aimed at Year 9 students studying language techniques.

Topics covered:

#English
#Language Techniques
#Cyclical Structure
#Circular Narrative

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Worksheet on Cyclical Structure: Circular Narrative

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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Circular Narrative

In the story, the protagonist begins their journey at a familiar location, encounters various challenges, and eventually returns to the same place, having changed internally despite the familiar surroundings. The narrative loops back to the starting point, emphasising themes of growth, fate, or inevitability.

1.
Define 'cyclical structure' in your own words.
[2 marks]
2.
Identify one example of circular narrative in the extract.
[2 marks]
3.
What is the effect of using circular narrative on the reader?
[2 marks]
4.
Identify the literary device used when the story refers back to its opening scene.
[1 mark]
Aa) Flashback
Bb) Foreshadowing
Cc) Circular structure
Dd) Flashforward
5.
Explain how the circular narrative influences the overall theme of the story.
[4 marks]
B

Analysis of Texts Featuring Circular Narrative

As she stepped onto the familiar path, memories flooded back. Everything seemed unchanged, yet she felt different inside. The journey had transformed her, but the setting remained the same, as if time had stood still. Returning to her starting point, she realised that her perspective on life had altered profoundly, even though the scenery was unchanged.

1.
Identify and explain one feature that indicates a circular narrative in this passage.
[2 marks]
2.
What does the repeated setting suggest about the story’s message?
[2 marks]
3.
How does the use of circular structure affect the reader's understanding of the character’s transformation?
[4 marks]
C

Creative Writing Exercise

Write a short story (200-300 words) featuring a circular narrative. Ensure your story begins and ends in the same location and includes a change or realisation by the protagonist.
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Created
12/31/2025
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