Genre Writing: Sci-Fi - Exam-Style Questions
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Grade 8
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An exam-style worksheet focused on Sci-Fi genre writing for Grade 8 students, including analysis and creative prompts.
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Genre Writing: Sci-Fi - Exam-Style Questions
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Grade Grade 8
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Reading Passage
In the year 2147, humanity discovered a new form of energy emanating from a distant galaxy. This energy, unlike any previously known, seemed to possess consciousness. Scientists believed it could revolutionize space travel, but it also posed unforeseen risks. As the energy patterns fluctuated unpredictably, a team of explorers was sent to investigate the source. Their journey took them through uncharted regions of space, confronting phenomena beyond their understanding and challenging their perceptions of reality.
1.
What is the main focus of the passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one scientific challenge faced by the explorers in the passage.
[2 marks]3.
Which phrase in the passage suggests that the energy source has a form of consciousness?
Aa) 'new form of energy'
Bb) 'possessed consciousness'
Cc) 'unpredictably fluctuated'
Dd) 'uncharted regions'
B
Analysis of Literary Techniques
Answer the following questions to analyze the techniques used in the excerpt.
1.
Identify one literary technique used to describe the energy source.
[2 marks]2.
Describe the effect of the vivid imagery on the reader's understanding of the setting.
[4 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Write a short Sci-Fi story based on the following prompt.
1.
Write a creative story using at least three Sci-Fi elements (e.g., advanced technology, alien life, futuristic settings).
[8 marks]2.
Include a dialogue between your character and a crew member discussing the risks involved.
[4 marks]D
Technique Identification
Identify the technique used in each given line from the story.
1.
What technique is used in line 1?
[2 marks]2.
What technique is used in line 2?
[2 marks]E
Vocabulary Development
Use context clues from the passage to define the following words.
1.
Define 'phenomena' as used in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Explain the meaning of 'fluctuated' in the context.
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