Language Analysis: Figurative Language
English
Grade 6
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A worksheet exploring figurative language through a detailed reading passage and related questions, designed for Grade 6 students.
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Language Analysis: Figurative Language
Subject: EnglishGrade: Grade 6
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Reading Passage: Shadows of the Past
In the quiet town of Willowbrook, the evening shadows stretched long and dark across the cobblestone streets, whispering secrets of days gone by. The old clock tower, standing tall at the center of the square, seemed to breathe with the rhythm of history itself. As twilight descended, the trees' branches swayed like ghostly fingers reaching out to touch the fading light. A gentle breeze carried the scent of blooming jasmine, wrapping the town in a delicate embrace. In that moment, time felt suspended—like a butterfly caught in a jar, fluttering in perpetual hesitation between yesterday and today. The windows of ancient cottages flickered with warm amber light, casting a golden glow that danced on the river’s surface, mirroring the moon’s shy gaze. It was as if the night itself whispered stories through the rustling leaves, inviting those willing to listen into a world where shadows told tales of memories, dreams, and whispered promises.
1.
Identify one example of a metaphor in the passage and explain its meaning.
[3 marks]2.
What literary device is used in the phrase 'time felt suspended—like a butterfly caught in a jar'?
[2 marks]3.
Find and describe an example of personification in the passage.
[3 marks]4.
Identify a phrase that employs imagery and explain what it describes.
[3 marks]5.
Which lines create a mood of nostalgia? Briefly explain why.
[3 marks]6.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?
[1 mark]Aa) Joyful
Bb) Mysterious
Cc) Angry
Dd) Indifferent
7.
Identify and analyze the use of alliteration in the passage.
[3 marks]8.
Write a brief paragraph (about 10 lines) describing a place that makes you feel nostalgic, using at least two examples of figurative language.
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