Language Analysis: Sentence Forms in Science Fiction
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A comprehension worksheet focused on analysing sentence forms within a science fiction narrative, encouraging critical examination of language techniques used to create atmosphere and meaning.
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Language Analysis: Sentence Forms in Science Fiction
Subject: EnglishGrade: Year 9
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Science Fiction Narrative Excerpt
In the dim glow of the distant galaxy, the spaceship hovered silently, its metallic hull shimmering under the cold, unyielding light of a binary star. Captain Elara gazed through the viewport, her eyes reflecting worlds beyond the stars. Suddenly, an alarm pierced the quiet—sharp and urgent, like a scream breaking through the void. The crew scrambled, their movements crisp and hurried, each command delivered with precision. The ship’s AI, a calm, calculating presence, announced, 'An unidentified object approaching. ETA: thirty seconds.' Despite the tension, Elara remained composed, her voice steady as she ordered preparations. Whispers of distant planets and ancient voids seemed to echo in her mind; the universe was vast, and secrets older than time itself lurked in its depths. Outside, the darkness grew thicker, punctuated only by the flickering of distant nebulas, casting eerie shadows over the ship’s surface. As the object drew nearer, the crew held their breath, waiting for what would come next, their senses heightened by the silence and the unknown.
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Identify one example of a simple sentence in the passage and explain its effect.
[2 marks]2.
Find a compound sentence within the extract and discuss how it contributes to the narrative tone.
[3 marks]3.
What is the purpose of using the phrase 'like a scream breaking through the void'?
[2 marks]4.
Identify a sentence that employs a compound-complex structure and explain how it adds to the tension.
[3 marks]5.
Analyse the use of the semi-colon or colon in the passage, if present, and state its effect.
[2 marks]6.
How does the sentence length vary throughout the passage, and what mood does this create?
[3 marks]7.
Explain the effect of the sentence starting with 'Outside, the darkness grew thicker...' in terms of atmosphere.
[2 marks]8.
Identify one question form (e.g., rhetorical, interrogative) used in the passage and discuss its purpose.
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- 1/1/2026
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