Perspective & Voice: Comprehension Practice
English
GCSE
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A worksheet focusing on understanding and analysing third person perspective and voice within texts related to social issues.
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Perspective & Voice: Comprehension Practice
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Understanding Perspective in Social Issue Texts
The factory workers had long felt the weight of their conditions; from dawn until dusk, they toiled under the watchful eyes of management. Despite their hardships, few dared to speak out openly, fearing retaliation. The narrator describes their silent endurance as 'a quiet revolution of the oppressed, held back by fear but simmering with resilience.' The story offers a stark insight into the social issues of industrial labour and class disparity, portraying the workers solely from an external third person perspective.
1.
Identify the narrative perspective used in this extract.
[2 marks]2.
What social issue is being highlighted in the passage?
[2 marks]3.
Explain the effect of describing the workers' endurance as 'a quiet revolution'.
[4 marks]B
Analysis of Literary Techniques
The community centre was a beacon of hope, yet behind its walls, stories of neglect and hardship persisted. The author writes, 'The flickering lights cast shadows over broken chairs, whispering tales of neglect.' This image employs visual imagery to evoke a sense of decay and neglect within the social setting.
1.
Identify the literary device used in the phrase 'flickering lights cast shadows'.
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Personification
Cc) Visual imagery
Dd) Alliteration
2.
What is the purpose of using visual imagery in this context?
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing: Developing a Social Issue Perspective
Write a short descriptive passage (about 150–200 words) from a third person perspective, focusing on a social issue such as homelessness, poverty, or discrimination. Use appropriate tone and techniques to convey the perspective effectively.
1.
Checklist for your writing: Ensure your passage includes a clear perspective, uses descriptive language, and employs techniques such as imagery or dialogue where appropriate.
[3 marks]2.
In your passage, demonstrate how the third person voice shapes the reader's understanding of the social issue.
[4 marks]D
Evaluating Perspective
The city’s streets bore silent witness to the struggles of its inhabitants; every cracked pavement and broken lamp post told a story of neglect. The narrator’s tone was detached, observing the scene with a sense of inevitability that underscored the social inequality prevalent in the area.
1.
Describe the tone used by the narrator in this extract.
[2 marks]2.
How does the third person perspective influence the reader’s perception of the social issues described?
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