Personification and Pathetic Fallacy in Science Fiction
English
Grade 8
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A comprehension worksheet focusing on personification, specifically pathetic fallacy, set within science fiction contexts for Grade 8 students.
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Personification and Pathetic Fallacy in Science Fiction
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Grade Grade 8
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Introduction to Personification and Pathetic Fallacy in Science Fiction
The spaceship hovered over the desolate planet, its engines humming a mournful tune as dark clouds gathered above, casting long shadows over the barren landscape. The wind seemed to whisper warnings, as if the planet itself was alive and trying to communicate its dread. Suddenly, a streak of lightning illuminated the sky, as if the storm was angry at the intrusion. The atmosphere felt heavy, almost as if the planet was displeased with the visitors from Earth.
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Identify an example of personification in the passage and explain its effect on the mood.
[2 marks]2.
What is an example of pathetic fallacy in the passage?
[2 marks]3.
How does the use of personification contribute to the overall atmosphere of the scene?
[3 marks]B
Analyzing Personification in Science Fiction Texts
As the exploration rover moved across the icy wasteland, the wind howled like a banshee, tearing through the silent night. The frozen surface seemed to shudder beneath the weight of unseen forces, as if the very ice was trembling in fear. Shadows stretched long and sinister, lurking in the corners of the landscape, whispering secrets of the ancient world buried beneath.
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What example of personification is used to describe the wind, and what effect does it create?
[2 marks]2.
Identify the personification used for the ice and its intended effect.
[2 marks]3.
Explain how the imagery of shadows contributes to the story's mood.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing Exercise
Write a short science fiction story (about 150-200 words) that uses personification and pathetic fallacy to describe an alien planet or spaceship environment.
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Create a vivid description of the environment using personification and pathetic fallacy. Include at least three examples.
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- 1/1/2026
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