Forest of Whispers

English
Grade 7
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet exploring themes of Nature & Environment through a fantasy narrative, designed for Grade 7 students' comprehension practice.

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Forest of Whispers

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Grade Grade 7
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The Forest's Secret

Deep within the emerald canopy of the ancient Eldermoss Forest, whispers of the wind carried stories of a lost era when nature thrived in harmony. The trees, towering sentinels draped in moss and lichen, seemed to pulse with life, their roots intertwined in a silent ballet beneath the earth. Legend spoke of a mystical spring hidden at the heart of the forest, its waters endowed with the power to restore balance to a world teetering on the brink of environmental collapse. As the sun’s rays pierced through the thick foliage, shimmering like liquid gold, a young explorer named Lyra ventured into this enchanted realm, guided by an old map and an unwavering hope to unearth the forest’s secrets. Along her journey, she encountered creatures of myth—fluttering sprites that danced amidst the leaves and a wise old owl whose feathers shimmered with the hues of twilight. Each encounter reinforced her understanding of nature’s delicate balance and the importance of preserving its fragile beauty. In the quiet moments, Lyra pondered the stories engraved in the ancient bark of the trees, stories of renewal, resilience, and reverence. Her quest became a metaphor for humanity’s relationship with the environment; a call to respect and nurture the natural world before its essence is forever lost.
1.
What is the central theme of the narrative?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify an example of personification in the passage.
[2 marks]
3.
What does Lyra’s journey symbolize in relation to real-world environmental issues?
[2 marks]
4.
Which literary technique is used when the forest is described as ‘the forest’s secret’?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Personification
Cc) Alliteration
Dd) Symbolism
5.
Explain the significance of the mystical spring in the story.
[3 marks]
6.
Describe how the author creates an atmospheric mood in the passage.
7.
Identify and analyze one metaphor used in the story.
8.
Based on the passage, how might human actions threaten the environment depicted in the story?
[3 marks]
9.
Imagine you are Lyra. Write a short paragraph describing your feelings as you find the mystical spring.

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1/1/2026
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