Genre Writing - Mystery: Reimagined Fairy Tales

English
GCSE
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A worksheet designed to develop comprehension and analytical skills within the theme of mystery, using reimagined fairy tales as a context.

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Genre Writing - Mystery: Reimagined Fairy Tales

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Understanding Reimagined Fairy Tales in Mystery Contexts

In a quiet village, hidden beneath the ancient woods, there was a tale often whispered among villagers. It spoke of a mysterious girl who arrived one foggy evening, her identity concealed by a dark hood. No one knew where she came from, but strange occurrences began to unfold—lights flickered in the forest, and strange footprints appeared near the abandoned well. As days passed, the villagers grew restless, sensing that the girl’s story was intertwined with secrets that could threaten their safety. Some believed she was a lost princess, while others thought her to be a cunning thief hiding from her past. Little did they realise, her true identity was more surprising than anyone could have imagined, and her motives were cloaked in shadows of the past.
1.
What is the main setting of the story? Briefly explain.
[2 marks]
2.
Identify one narrative technique used to create mystery in the passage.
[2 marks]
3.
Which of the following best describes the initial perception of the girl by the villagers? a) A princess b) A thief c) An outsider with secrets d) A lost child
[1 mark]
Aa) A princess
Bb) A thief
Cc) An outsider with secrets
Dd) A lost child
4.
Explain how the setting of the woods contributes to the mysterious atmosphere.
[4 marks]
5.
Discuss the significance of the strange footprints mentioned in the story.
[4 marks]
6.
Identify one example of foreshadowing in the passage and explain its effect.
[2 marks]
7.
Create a short paragraph (around 150 words) describing how the mystery surrounding the girl could be developed further in a story.
[6 marks]
8.
Identify and explain two narrative techniques that could be used to build suspense in a reimagined fairy tale mystery.
[3 marks]

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1/1/2026
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