Worksheet on Openings & Endings: Circular Structure

English
Grade 7
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet explores the concept of circular structure in writing, focusing on how introductions and conclusions can mirror each other to create a cohesive piece. It includes exam-style questions to assess understanding and application of this technique.

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Worksheet on Openings & Endings: Circular Structure

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Grade Grade 7
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Understanding Circular Structure

As I stepped into the quiet woods for the first time that spring, I felt a sense of familiarity I couldn't quite explain. The trees seemed to whisper stories of days gone by, and the path ahead wound back to where I began. It was as if nature itself was echoing my own journey—both beginning and ending in the same place, connected by a silent promise of renewal and return.
1.
What is the main literary technique used in this passage to create a sense of unity?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify one example of imagery used in the passage.
[2 marks]
3.
Explain in one or two sentences how the opening sentence sets the tone for the passage.
[2 marks]
4.
What is the significance of the path winding back to where the journey began?
[2 marks]
B

Analyzing Endings with Openings

Emma closed her diary, feeling a sense of closure. As she looked out the window, she saw the same hill she had first climbed years ago. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow—just like that first evening she ever visited the farm. Everything had come full circle.
1.
Which technique is used to mirror the opening and closing in this excerpt?
Aa) Foreshadowing
Bb) Circular structure
Cc) Flashback
Dd) Foil characters
2.
Identify the specific details that link the beginning and end of the story.
[3 marks]
3.
Describe how the ending reinforces the theme of the story.
[4 marks]
C

Creative Prompt: Write a Circular Opening and Ending

Compose a short story of about 200 words that begins and ends with a similar scene or idea to illustrate the concept of circular structure.
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Checklist for your story:
2.
Write your story here, incorporating a circular opening and ending. Aim for coherence and vivid imagery.

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Created
1/1/2026
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