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Full Anthology - London

English
Year 9
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~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring London through a dystopian lens within the Full Anthology, focusing on creative writing tasks.

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#English
#Literature Analysis
#Full Anthology
#London

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Full Anthology - London

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Dystopian London Extract

The city lay in ruins, a shadow of its former glory. Towering skyscrapers, once symbols of progress, now twisted and rusted, stretched towards a perpetually grey sky. The streets were deserted, save for the occasional flicker of malfunctioning neon lights. Amidst the debris, a lone figure moved cautiously, their steps echoing off the broken concrete. They clutched a battered map, the ink faded and illegible. Every corner told a story of chaos, of a society that had crumbled beneath its own hubris. As the wind howled through deserted alleys, the figure paused, gazing at the distant horizon where a faint glow hinted at a possible refuge—a promise of hope in a world long forsaken.

1.
Identify at least two literary techniques used in this extract that contribute to the dystopian atmosphere.
[2 marks]
2.
What mood is created by the depiction of the city and the lone figure?
[2 marks]
3.
Explain how the image of the ‘faint glow’ functions symbolically within the extract.
[4 marks]
4.
Describe the tone established by the description of the city’s decay.
[2 marks]
5.
Create a short paragraph imagining what the lone figure might be feeling as they stand and gaze at the horizon.
[4 marks]
6.
Identify two symbols in the extract and explain their significance.
[2 marks]
7.
How does the setting reflect themes of societal decline?
[2 marks]
8.
Use the extract to write your own opening paragraph for a dystopian short story set in London. Include descriptive language that sets the scene and mood.

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12/31/2025
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