Worksheet on Openings & Endings: Cliffhangers in Mythology
English
Grade 8
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on creating compelling openings and endings with cliffhangers, centered around mythological stories, designed for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on Openings & Endings: Cliffhangers in Mythology
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Introduction to Mythological Cliffhangers
In many mythological tales, storytellers skillfully craft openings and endings that leave the audience eager to learn what happens next. For example, the myth of Odysseus often begins with a mysterious event or a challenge, and ends with a suspenseful twist that sets up the next adventure. Such techniques keep listeners engaged and eager for more, especially when a story ends on a cliffhanger, hinting at unresolved conflicts or future battles.
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What is the purpose of a cliffhanger in mythological storytelling?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one technique used by storytellers to craft engaging openings in myth stories.
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Mythological Openings and Endings
As the hero approached the gates of the Underworld, a shadowy figure appeared, whispering secrets of the afterlife. The story ends with the hero’s uncertain fate, leaving the audience in suspense about whether he will succeed or fail.
1.
Identify the narrative technique used to build suspense at the ending of this myth excerpt.
[2 marks]2.
What effect does this ending have on the audience?
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing Task: Mythological Cliffhangers
Write a short myth story (around 200 words) that includes an engaging opening and a cliffhanger ending. Use mythological themes or characters.
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Create a myth story with a captivating opening and a cliffhanger ending. Include the following in your story:
D
Identifying Techniques in Myth Stories
The sky darkened as the goddess of chaos prepared to unleash her fury, her anger crackling like thunder. Just as she raised her hand to strike, a hero stepped forward, his eyes blazing with determination.
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Identify one literary device used to build tension in this excerpt.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how this device contributes to the suspense in the passage.
[2 marks]E
Reflective Question: The Power of Cliffhangers
Answer the following question in 1-2 sentences.
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Why do storytellers use cliffhangers at the end of mythological tales?
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