Question 1: Identify and describe one literary technique used in the extract that contributes to creating a futuristic atmosphere.

Answer: Possible answer: Use of imagery (neon-lit towers, metallic suit) to evoke a futuristic cityscape.

Question 2: What is the effect of describing the vehicles as 'humming silently'? How does this technique influence the reader's perception of the scene?

Answer: It creates a sense of quiet efficiency and advanced technology, emphasising the futuristic setting.

Question 3: Which phrase in the extract hints at the theme of energy or vitality in the city?

Answer: The phrase 'breathing and pulsating with unseen energy'.

Question 4: Identify the narrative perspective used in this extract.

Answer: Third person limited or omniscient (observer describing the scene).

Question 5: Select the option that best explains how the author establishes the genre in the opening lines.

Answer: b) Through the use of futuristic imagery and technology.

Question 6: Annotate the extract, highlighting where the author uses descriptive language to build the setting.

Answer: Students should annotate phrases like 'neon-lit towers', 'hovering vehicles', 'metallic suit', 'glow', and 'lighting' as descriptions that create the futuristic city environment.

Question 7: Discuss how the description of the figure’s suit reflects typical Sci-Fi conventions.

Answer: Expected points: The metallic suit signifies advanced technology, future fashion, and protection, common in Sci-Fi narratives.

Question 8: Create a short paragraph (about 150 words) set in this city, continuing the scene with a focus on atmosphere and setting. Use at least three techniques identified in the extract.

Answer: Sample responses should include descriptive language, sensory details, and possibly technological references to align with Sci-Fi genre conventions.

Question 9: Reflect on how the extract uses colour imagery to establish a futuristic, vibrant city. Provide specific examples from the text.

Answer: Examples include 'neon-lit towers', 'neon' suggesting bright, artificial lighting, and 'glow' implying luminescence, both contributing to a vibrant, technological cityscape.