Genre Writing - Horror
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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An exam-style worksheet focusing on Horror genre writing for Year 9 students, covering analysis of techniques and creative writing prompts.
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Genre Writing - Horror
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Horror Genre
It was a night shrouded in darkness. The wind howled through the broken windows of the abandoned house, carrying with it the whispers of long-forgotten secrets. Shadows danced across the decaying walls as a faint flicker of light appeared at the end of the corridor. Silence settled over the place, broken only by the distant creak of the wooden floorboards.
1.
Identify two stylistic devices used in the extract and explain their effect.
[4 marks]B
Analysis of Horror Techniques
Answer the following questions based on your understanding of horror writing techniques.
1.
Explain how imagery can be used to build suspense in a horror story.
[2 marks]2.
Select the correct option: Which device is primarily used to create a sense of foreboding?
a) Irony
b) Foreshadowing
c) Hyperbole
d) Alliteration
[1 mark]Aa) Irony
Bb) Foreshadowing
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Alliteration
3.
Identify a device used in the phrase: 'A shadow lurked behind the door.' and describe its purpose.
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Write a short horror story based on the prompt below. Use descriptive language and techniques discussed earlier.
1.
Compose a horror story of approximately 200-300 words based on the prompt. Use at least three different stylistic devices.
[20 marks]D
Techniques in a Classic Horror Text
As the clock struck midnight, a chilling scream echoed through the corridors. The candle flickered wildly, casting grotesque shadows on the wallpaper. Outside, the wind’s cry grew louder, as if warning of impending doom.
1.
Identify and explain the effect of two stylistic devices used in the extract.
[4 marks]2.
What is the purpose of the candle's flickering in horror writing?
[2 marks]E
Narrative Structure in Horror
Answer the questions below about the structure of horror stories.
1.
Describe the importance of rising action in a horror story.
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