World-Building in Fantasy & Adventure
English
GCSE
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~20 mins
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A worksheet analysing the techniques of world-building in a fantasy narrative, designed for GCSE students to develop comprehension and analytical skills.
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World-Building in Fantasy & Adventure
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Exploring a Fantasy Landscape
In the shadowed depths of Eldermyst, the ancient woods stretched endlessly, their canopies woven with silvery moonlight that flickered like ghostly flames. The air was thick with the scent of moss and damp earth, whispering secrets of forgotten ages. Towering spires of crystalline rock pierced the sky, their faceted surfaces shimmering with an eerie luminescence. At the heart of this mystical realm, a sprawling city of turrets and winding alleys pulsed with a strange vitality, its streets paved with luminous stones that cast a gentle glow, guiding lost travellers through the fog-laden night. Mysterious figures cloaked in velvet and silver moved silently, their presence both reassuring and unsettling, as if they were guardians of a long-lost civilisation. Somewhere in the distance, the cry of a lone owl echoed, blending seamlessly into the symphony of the nocturnal wilderness, creating an atmosphere thick with mystery and ancient power.
1.
Identify two descriptive techniques used to create an atmospheric setting in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What is the effect of describing the city as 'pulsing with a strange vitality'?
[2 marks]3.
Which narrative technique is exemplified by the phrase 'canopies woven with silvery moonlight'?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
Cc) Personification
Dd) Hyperbole
4.
Describe the mood created by the description of the 'lonely owl' and its surroundings.
5.
What word best summarises the overall tone of the passage? Choose from: mysterious, joyful, chaotic, dull.
Aa) Joyful
Bb) Chaotic
Cc) Dull
Dd) Mysterious
6.
Identify a piece of vocabulary that contributes to the mystical atmosphere and explain its effect.
[2 marks]7.
How does the author create a sense of ancient power in the description?
[2 marks]8.
Select one stylistic device used in the passage and explain its impact on the reader.
[2 marks]B
Creative Writing Prompt
Imagine you are a traveller entering Eldermyst. Write a first-person description of your feelings and observations as you step into this mystical landscape. Use descriptive language and include at least three stylistic devices.
1.
Write a descriptive paragraph of at least 20 lines capturing your first impressions and emotional response to Eldermyst.
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