Historical Fiction: Dystopian Future - Context Clues
English
Grade 6
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A worksheet designed to improve comprehension skills through understanding context clues in a dystopian future setting, focusing on historical fiction narratives.
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Historical Fiction: Dystopian Future - Context Clues
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Understanding a Dystopian Future Narrative
In the year 2147, the remnants of what was once a thriving civilization lay buried beneath layers of ash and silence. The skies, once vibrant with the colors of dawn, were now perpetually shrouded in a gloomy haze, casting an eerie pall over the deserted city. Amidst the ruins, a solitary figure moved cautiously, her footsteps whispering against broken concrete. The air was thick with a strange, metallic scent, hinting at the aftermath of catastrophe. Her eyes darted around, searching for signs of life or perhaps memories of what had been lost. Every crack in the decrepit walls seemed to whisper stories of desperation and resilience. The faint glow of a distant fire flickered in the darkness, a reminder that hope clung stubbornly amidst despair. As she navigated through the ruins, a sense of foreboding seeped into her bones—yet she pressed on, driven by a faint but persistent hope for renewal.
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Based on the passage, what clues suggest that the story takes place in a dystopian future?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one descriptive phrase from the passage that creates an ominous mood.
[2 marks]3.
What does the faint glow of the fire symbolize in the context of the narrative?
[2 marks]4.
Which word in the passage indicates a sense of cautiousness or wariness?
[2 marks]5.
Describe the atmosphere created by the imagery of the 'layers of ash and silence.'
[4 marks]6.
What narrative technique is used when the passage states, 'every crack in the decrepit walls seemed to whisper stories of desperation and resilience'?
[2 marks]7.
How does the author create a sense of atmosphere using vocabulary in the passage?
[4 marks]8.
Explain what the 'sense of foreboding' implies about the character's feelings and the overall mood.
[2 marks]9.
Identify the tone of the narrative based on the language and imagery used.
[2 marks]10.
Write a short paragraph imagining what the 'renewal' mentioned in the passage might look like in this dystopian future.
[4 marks]11.
Create a brief dialogue between the character and an unseen companion, expressing hope or despair.
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