Loss & Distance - Walking Away: Grammar Exercises
English
Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on grammar analysis related to the poem 'Walking Away', aimed at Grade 8 students studying themes of loss and emotional distance.
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Loss & Distance - Walking Away: Grammar Exercises
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
This scene draws inspiration from the poem 'Walking Away' by Cecil Day-Lewis, which reflects on the poignant experience of a parent watching a child leave home. The poem evokes feelings of loss, nostalgia, and the passage of time. It captures the complex emotions involved in separation, emphasizing the gradual process of letting go. The poet employs subtle grammatical techniques, such as caesura and enjambment, to mirror the hesitations and emotional pauses experienced during moments of farewell. For example, the phrase 'like a satellite' encapsulates feelings of distance and detachment, serving as a metaphor for emotional separation. The setting is a quiet, reflective space where the speaker contemplates the inevitable change as the child grows and begins to forge their own path. The tone is introspective and gentle, emphasizing the naturalness of change while acknowledging the pain of parting. Overall, the scene highlights how language and grammatical choices reinforce the poem's themes of loss and personal growth.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and your understanding of the poem's themes and techniques.
1.
Identify one literary device mentioned in the context guide and explain its effect on the poem's tone.
[2 marks]2.
What is the significance of the metaphor 'like a satellite' in understanding the poem's themes?
[2 marks]3.
Choose the correct statement: Which grammatical technique is used to mirror hesitations in the poem?
[1 mark]Aa) Enjambment
Bb) Caesura
Cc) Alliteration
Dd) Hyperbole
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Describe how enjambment contributes to the emotional flow of the poem.
[2 marks]5.
Identify a phrase from the poem that exemplifies the theme of loss. (Use only the phrase in your answer.)
[1 mark]6.
How does the tone of the poem contribute to its overall message about growing up and separation?
[2 marks]7.
Explain the importance of grammatical choices in reinforcing the themes of loss and distance.
[4 marks]8.
Create a short poetic reflection (4 lines) inspired by the themes of 'Walking Away'. Use at least one literary device discussed.
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- 12/31/2025
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