Memoirs - Voice
English
Grade 6
8 questions
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A worksheet focused on understanding voice in memoirs for Grade 6 students, including grammar analysis and creative writing exercises.
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Memoirs - Voice
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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding Voice in Memoirs
I remember that summer vividly; the air was thick with the scent of fresh-cut grass and blooming jasmine. Every evening, I would sit on the worn wooden porch, watching the sunset stain the sky with shades of orange and pink. My grandmother’s stories woven with humor and wisdom always brought the quiet evenings to life. Her voice, warm and slow, carried the weight of years and the sweetness of memories. Despite the hardships she endured, her tone was never bitter—only rich with hope and resilience. These moments, seemingly simple, shaped my understanding of strength and kindness. As I reflect, I realize that her voice was more than just words; it was a testament to a life well-lived, echoing through her stories like a gentle melody that lingers in my mind.
1.
What kind of tone does the grandmother's voice convey in the excerpt?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique used to establish the grandmother’s voice in the passage.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the author's description of the sunset contributes to the overall mood of the excerpt.
[4 marks]4.
Which phrase best demonstrates the author's use of sensory details to convey atmosphere? (a) 'the sky with shades of orange and pink' (b) 'the quiet evenings' (c) 'stories woven with humor and wisdom' (d) 'the scent of fresh-cut grass'
Aa) the sky with shades of orange and pink
Bb) the quiet evenings
Cc) stories woven with humor and wisdom
Dd) the scent of fresh-cut grass
5.
Describe in your own words what the phrase 'her voice, warm and slow, carried the weight of years' suggests about her personality.
[2 marks]6.
Identify the mood created by the imagery in the passage.
[2 marks]7.
How does the author's choice of words help convey the theme of resilience in the excerpt?
[4 marks]8.
Create your own short memoir paragraph (about 5-7 sentences) that demonstrates a strong voice and mood. Include descriptive language and personal reflection.
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