Language Analysis Worksheet: Technology in Fiction

English
Grade 6
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet focused on analyzing word choice and literary techniques in a fictional narrative centered around technology, designed for Grade 6 students.

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Language Analysis Worksheet: Technology in Fiction

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Grade Grade 6
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Analyzing Language in a Technology-Themed Narrative

In the quiet glow of the late evening, Ethan sat at his cluttered desk, the humming of his computer filling the room with a steady rhythm. Outside, the city’s neon lights flickered, casting a kaleidoscope of colors through the window. Ethan’s eyes darted across the screen, where streams of code danced like digital fireflies. For him, technology was more than just tools; it was a portal to endless possibilities. Every click and keystroke echoed with purpose, a testament to human ingenuity. Yet, beneath the shimmering surface of innovation lay a quiet tension—an unspoken question about where this relentless pursuit of progress might lead. As he paused to take a sip of coffee, Ethan wondered if tomorrow’s advances would bring closer the promise of a connected world or the peril of losing ourselves in the machine.
1.
What mood does the author create through the description of Ethan’s room and surroundings? Provide two descriptive words from the passage to support your answer.
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the literary technique used when the streams of code are described as 'dancing like digital fireflies.'
[2 marks]
3.
What is the significance of the phrase 'portal to endless possibilities' in the context of the passage?
[2 marks]
4.
Which word in the passage most strongly conveys a sense of foreboding or tension?
Aa) Steady
Bb) Flickered
Cc) Tension
Dd) Innovation
5.
Explain how the phrase 'unspoken question about where this relentless pursuit of progress might lead' contributes to the overall tone of the passage.
[4 marks]
6.
Identify and describe one example of alliteration in the passage.
[2 marks]
7.
What is the tone of the passage? Choose two words to explain your answer.
[2 marks]
8.
How does the author’s word choice enhance the theme of technological progress in the narrative?
[4 marks]
9.
Create a brief personal reflection paragraph (around 15 lines) on how technology influences your daily life, inspired by the themes in the passage.
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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