Worksheet on Irony - Verbal (Science Fiction Context)
English
Year 9
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~12 mins
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A comprehension worksheet exploring verbal irony within science fiction texts, aimed at Year 9 students.
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Worksheet on Irony - Verbal (Science Fiction Context)
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Verbal Irony in Science Fiction
In a distant future, Captain Reynolds looked around at the battered spaceship and muttered, 'Well, isn't this just the luxury cruise I ordered?' His tone was dripping with sarcasm as the crew prepared for another perilous mission through uncharted space. The universe had a habit of turning dreams into nightmares, and Reynolds’ words reflected his grim realisation of their predicament.
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Question Set 1: Comprehension and Identification
Answer the following questions based on the extract.
1.
What tone does Captain Reynolds use when he makes the remark about the spaceship? Briefly justify your answer.
[2 marks]2.
Identify an example of verbal irony in the passage.
[2 marks]3.
What effect does the use of sarcasm have on the reader’s understanding of the situation?
[2 marks]C
Question Set 2: Analysis of Literary Techniques
Analyse the extract and answer the following questions.
1.
Identify and explain the use of any irony present in Reynolds' statement about the 'luxury cruise'.
[4 marks]2.
Discuss how irony can be used to develop humour or critique in science fiction narratives.
[4 marks]D
Creative Writing Task
Imagine a scene where a human character encounters an alien species known for their hostility, but the human remains overly optimistic or sarcastic. Use the following checklist:
- Include at least three examples of verbal irony.
- Maintain a tone consistent with sci-fi settings.
- Use descriptive language to capture emotions and character attitudes.
- Keep the writing between 150-200 words.
1.
Draft your dialogue or monologue based on the task instructions.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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