Genre Writing - Horror: Grammar Exercises
English
Grade 8
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on grammar exercises within the horror genre to enhance students' understanding of stylistic techniques and writing skills.
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Genre Writing - Horror: Grammar Exercises
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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Horror Writing Techniques
The old mansion stood silent, its windows shattered and curtains tattered. Shadows flickered in the dark corridors, and an eerie chill filled the air. Every creak of the wooden floorboards seemed amplified in the silence, as if the house itself was whispering secrets from the past. In the darkness, the faint sound of footsteps echoed, but no one was there.
1.
Identify one example of imagery in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What mood is created by the description of the mansion?
[2 marks]B
Grammar Technique Identification
Read the following sentence from the passage and identify the grammatical technique used.
1.
What literary device is used in the phrase 'the house itself was whispering secrets'? Is it a metaphor, personification, or simile?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Personification
Cc) Simile
2.
Explain how the use of personification enhances the horror element in the sentence.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Write a short horror story paragraph based on the theme 'An abandoned house.' Use at least two grammatical techniques discussed above.
1.
Compose a 15-line horror story paragraph incorporating vivid imagery and personification.
D
Grammar Correction Exercise
Identify and correct the grammatical errors in the following sentence.
1.
Rewrite the sentence with correct grammar.
[2 marks]E
Use of Suspense Devices
Review the sentences below and identify the grammatical device that creates suspense.
1.
What grammatical technique is used in the phrase 'a shadow moved across the wall'?
Aa) Alliteration
Bb) Personification
Cc) Vivid verb usage
2.
Explain how this technique contributes to building suspense.
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