Historical Fiction Analysis & Annotation Worksheet
English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on analyzing period language within a historical fiction story, designed for Grade 6 students to enhance comprehension and literary analysis skills.
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Historical Fiction Analysis & Annotation Worksheet
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Grade Grade 6
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Analyzing Period Language in Historical Fiction
In the quiet town of Charleston, the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a sepia glow over cobblestone streets and ancient brick facades. Elizabeth, a young girl of seventeen, clad in a long, somber dress, hurried through the marketplace, her footsteps echoing against the quiet alleyways. The distant chime of the town clock announced the end of another day, while lanterns flickered to life, their glow reminiscent of bygone eras. She clutched a leather-bound missive tightly, her heart pounding with anticipation. As she approached her humble abode, the scent of freshly baked bread mingled with the cool evening air, promising comfort after a long day of toil. Though many years have passed since that bygone period, the language and atmosphere of that time linger in every shadow and whisper within the streets of Charleston.
1.
Identify two examples of period language used in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What atmosphere or mood is created by the description of the town in the passage?
[2 marks]3.
List three words from the passage that contribute to its historical tone.
[2 marks]4.
Analyze the use of imagery in the description of the town. How does it help set the scene?
[4 marks]5.
What does the leather-bound missive symbolize in the context of the story?
[2 marks]6.
Identify and explain a literary technique used to create the atmosphere in the passage.
[3 marks]7.
Based on the passage, how does the author evoke a sense of period authenticity?
[3 marks]8.
Creative Writing Prompt: Imagine you are Elizabeth. Write a short diary entry describing your feelings about receiving the missive.
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- 1/1/2026
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