Memoirs on a Dystopian Future: Voice
English
Year 9
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~20 mins
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A comprehension worksheet exploring voice through a fictional memoir set in a dystopian future, designed to develop analytical skills and creative writing.
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Memoirs on a Dystopian Future: Voice
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Exploring Voice in a Dystopian Memoir
I remember the day vividly, as if the relentless grey skies had etched the moment into my mind. The city, once vibrant with life, now lay submerged beneath a pall of despair. Silence stretched long and oppressive, broken only by the distant hum of machinery that seemed to pulse like a heartbeat of the desolate world. My footsteps echoed as I navigated the ruins, every step weighted with memories of a past civilisation. The air was thick with the scent of decay and ash, a testament to the relentless march of time and tyranny. I clung to my memories like a fragile lifeline, knowing that escape was impossible in this sterile, controlled wasteland. Each morning, I awoke to the same bleak routine, my voice barely more than a whisper against the oppressive silence, yet within me, a flicker of defiance persisted. This memoir is my attempt to preserve a fragment of truth in a world that has long forgotten compassion and hope.
1.
Identify two words or phrases in the extract that contribute to creating an atmosphere of despair.
[2 marks]2.
How does the author's choice of vocabulary reflect the dystopian setting?
[3 marks]3.
What technique is used in the phrase 'like a heartbeat of the desolate world' and what effect does it create?
[3 marks]4.
Explain the significance of the phrase 'a flicker of defiance persisted' in understanding the narrator's character.
[3 marks]5.
Identify the tone of the memoir extract and justify your answer with two quotations.
[4 marks]6.
Analyse how the author uses first-person narration to enhance the reader's understanding of the atmosphere.
7.
Based on the extract, what might be the narrator's primary motivation for writing this memoir?
[2 marks]8.
Identify one example of alliteration in the extract and explain its effect.
[3 marks]9.
Imagine you are the narrator. Write a short diary entry (around 50 words) expressing your feelings about waking up in this dystopian world.
10.
Create a brief outline of your own dystopian memoir, focusing on the theme of resilience and voice.
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