The Prelude and Dystopian Future: Comprehension Practice
English
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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A comprehension worksheet exploring the themes of Nature and Memory in 'The Prelude', set within a dystopian future context. Students will analyse extract summaries, identify literary techniques, and reflect on thematic links.
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The Prelude and Dystopian Future: Comprehension Practice
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Scene Summary and Context
In this modern reimagining of Wordsworth's 'The Prelude', the poet reflects on a dystopian future where nature has been largely destroyed by technological advancement and environmental neglect. Amidst the ruins, scenes of natural beauty are rare, evoking a deep sense of loss and nostalgia. The poet describes a solitary journey through a desolate landscape, where traces of the past linger—faint green shoots amidst concrete, a distant echo of mountains now flattened by urban expansion. The memory of natural serenity contrasts sharply with the bleakness of the present, highlighting themes of impermanence and the enduring power of memory. The text includes phrases like 'fading light of green' and 'echoes of a vanished world' to emphasise this contrast. As the poet traverses this dystopian environment, he reflects on how memories of nature serve as a form of resistance and hope against the relentless march of progress and destruction.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and context provided.
1.
What is the primary setting of this modern adaptation of 'The Prelude'?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one phrase from the summary that highlights the contrast between past and present.
[2 marks]3.
How does the poet use imagery to evoke feelings of nostalgia? Provide an example from the summary.
[3 marks]4.
What theme does the contrast between natural scenes and the dystopian environment emphasise?
[2 marks]5.
Identify one literary technique used in the summary and explain its effect.
[3 marks]6.
What is the significance of the phrase 'echoes of a vanished world' in the context of the poem?
[3 marks]7.
Explain how the poet's journey through the landscape symbolises a reflection on environmental change.
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Identify and explain the effect of one literary device used in the phrase 'fading light of green'.
[3 marks]9.
In your own words, describe what the phrase 'traces of the past linger' suggests about memory's role in a dystopian future.
[3 marks]10.
Creative Writing: Imagine a scene where the last remaining natural element in the dystopian world is threatened. Write a short descriptive paragraph (about 15 lines) capturing this moment.
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- 12/31/2025
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