Worksheet on Imagery: Auditory Techniques
English
Grade 8
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~20 mins
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A worksheet focusing on Auditory Imagery, designed to enhance understanding of how sound is used to create vivid descriptions and effects in texts for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on Imagery: Auditory Techniques
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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Auditory Imagery
The wind howled through the night, carrying a mournful cry that echoed across the empty fields. The distant train’s whistle pierced the silence, its mournful sound lingering long after it had passed. Somewhere nearby, a dog barked fiercely, its sharp yelps punctuating the otherwise quiet evening.
1.
Identify one example of auditory imagery in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What mood or atmosphere is created by the sounds described in the passage?
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the sound of the train’s whistle affects the reader’s perception of the scene.
[4 marks]B
Analyzing Sound Devices
Read the following excerpt and identify the sound devices used.
1.
Which sound device is primarily used in this passage?
[1 mark]Aa) Alliteration
Bb) Onomatopoeia
Cc) Assonance
Dd) Hyperbole
2.
Describe how onomatopoeia contributes to creating an eerie mood in the passage.
[2 marks]3.
Identify the example of onomatopoeia in the excerpt.
[1 mark]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Write a short paragraph (about 200 words) describing a mysterious scene using auditory imagery. Focus on sounds to create mood and atmosphere.
1.
Begin your paragraph with a sentence that introduces the setting and its sounds. Use at least three different auditory images to evoke a mood.
[10 marks]D
Identifying Techniques in Poetry
Read the poem excerpt below and answer the questions.
1.
List the auditory imagery present in the poem.
[2 marks]2.
What effect does the use of multiple sounds have on the reader’s experience?
[2 marks]3.
Identify one sound device used in the poem and explain its effect.
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