Worksheet on Loss & Distance: Walking Away

English
Grade 6
10 questions
~20 mins
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A comprehension worksheet focusing on the poem 'Walking Away' by Cecil Day-Lewis, emphasizing thematic elements of loss and distance through a mystery-themed lens.

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Worksheet on Loss & Distance: Walking Away

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Understanding 'Walking Away'

Scene Summary and Context Guide: In the poem 'Walking Away' by Cecil Day-Lewis, the speaker reflects on a moment of separation, evoking feelings of mystery surrounding the loss of innocence and connection. The poem depicts a scene where a child is taken away from a familiar landscape, symbolizing a journey into the unknown. The poet uses imagery of the landscape and subtle shifts in tone to create an atmosphere of quiet reflection, hinting at the complex emotions involved in letting go. A single phrase, 'away from the schoolyard's faint echo,' exemplifies the distance and lingering memories involved in the act of separation, akin to unraveling clues in a mystery. The poem invites readers to explore the subtle clues embedded in nature and language that reveal the emotional undercurrents of loss and growth.
1.
What is the main theme of the poem 'Walking Away' as described in the scene summary?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify a phrase from the content that suggests a sense of mystery or unresolved feeling.
[2 marks]
3.
Describe how imagery is used to create mood in the poem, based on the context guide.
4.
What literary technique is exemplified by the phrase 'faint echo', and what does it symbolize?
Aa) Metaphor - symbolizes the fading memories
Bb) Alliteration - emphasizes sound
Cc) Personification - gives human qualities to echo
Dd) Caesura - indicates a pause
5.
How does the poet use tone to reflect the emotional complexity of loss?
[2 marks]
6.
Analyze how the symbolism of 'distance' contributes to the overall theme.
7.
Suggest a possible mystery or unanswered question the poem raises about loss and separation.
[2 marks]
8.
Create a brief poetic response that explores the idea of 'walking away' from something dear. Use imagery and mood as inspiration.
9.
List one literary device used in the poem and explain its effect on the reader.
[2 marks]
10.
Reflect on the title 'Walking Away' and discuss how it encapsulates the themes presented in the poem.
[2 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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