Personification in Science Fiction
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the use of personification within science fiction texts, aimed at developing comprehension and analytical skills.
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Personification in Science Fiction
Subject: EnglishGrade: Year 9
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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Personification in Science Fiction
In the distant future, the starship Orion crept through the void of space. Its engines whispered secrets to the dark, yearning for the distant worlds they longed to reach. The galaxy itself seemed to groan under the weight of centuries of exploration, as if the universe was alive and tired from watching over its secrets. The planet, with its swirling clouds and shimmering surface, seemed to beckon the explorers, inviting them to uncover its mysteries. Every component of the ship appeared to respond to commands as if it possessed a mind of its own, guiding the crew silently through the endless night.
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Comprehension and Analysis
Answer the following questions based on the passage.
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Identify one example of personification in the passage and explain its effect.
[2 marks]2.
What is the purpose of describing the galaxy as 'groaning'? How does this enhance the tone?
[2 marks]3.
Which literary device is primarily used in describing the planet as 'inviting' the explorers? Explain briefly.
[2 marks]4.
Describe how personification enhances the mysterious atmosphere of the passage.
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Creative Writing Exercise
Using personification, write a short paragraph (about 10 lines) describing a spaceship exploring an alien planet. Focus on making the spaceship and environment come alive.
1.
Create a vivid description that employs personification to bring the scene to life.
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Checklist for your creative piece:
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Identify the Personification Techniques
Read the following sentences and identify the personification used.
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The data streams danced across the screen as the computer processed information rapidly.
[1 mark]2.
The robot's eyes blinked in confusion as it tried to understand the problem.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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