Worksheet on Letters from Yorkshire
English
Grade 6
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet focusing on grammar analysis and comprehension based on the poem 'Letters from Yorkshire'.
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Worksheet on Letters from Yorkshire
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Reading Passage: Letters from Yorkshire
In the poem 'Letters from Yorkshire' by Maura Dooley, the speaker describes the contrasting landscapes and the emotional connection between two people separated by distance. The poem begins with a depiction of the rural Yorkshire landscape, emphasizing the natural beauty of the countryside. As the poem progresses, the speaker reflects on the human experience of longing and the power of written words to maintain relationships. The poet uses vivid imagery to evoke feelings of warmth, distance, and connection, often contrasting the cold, stark winter scenes with the warmth of human emotion. The poem highlights the importance of communication and the ways in which people stay connected despite physical separation. The language is simple yet powerful, with a gentle rhythm that echoes the recurring theme of longing and hope.
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Answer the following questions based on the passage and your understanding of the poem.
1.
Identify one example of imagery used in the poem and explain what it describes.
[2 marks]2.
What literary technique is used in the phrase 'the miles between us'?
[2 marks]3.
Which line in the poem conveys the theme of longing?
[2 marks]4.
Identify the literary device in the phrase 'the winter's tale of our separation.'
[2 marks]5.
Explain how the poet uses contrast in the poem.
[4 marks]6.
Identify and explain the purpose of the rhyme scheme in the poem.
[2 marks]7.
Find a line that shows the speaker's emotional connection to the person they are writing to.
[2 marks]8.
Analyze the use of a specific poetic device in the following line: 'Winter’s cold grip loosens with your written words.'
[4 marks]9.
Describe the tone of the poem and support your answer with evidence from the text.
[4 marks]10.
Creative Task: Write a short letter to a friend describing a place you miss during winter. Use descriptive language and include at least two literary devices.
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- 12/31/2025
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