Worksheet on Power & Politics Subset: Tissue in Reimagined Fairy Tales
English
Grade 7
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~18 mins
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This worksheet explores themes of power and influence within reimagined fairy tales through a passage analysis and comprehension questions tailored for Grade 7 students.
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Worksheet on Power & Politics Subset: Tissue in Reimagined Fairy Tales
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Understanding Tissue in Reimagined Fairy Tales
Scene Summary and Context Guide:
In many modern reinterpretations of traditional fairy tales, the theme of tissue often symbolizes the fragile yet resilient nature of power structures. Reimagined tales frequently depict characters who navigate complex social hierarchies where authority is both wielded and challenged subtly. For instance, in a contemporary retelling, a young princess may manipulate her influence through whispered secrets, while an antagonist’s strength is shown through the manipulation of allegiances rather than brute force. The passage below explores such dynamics, emphasizing how language and narrative techniques reveal underlying themes of control.
'In the shadowed hallways of the castle, the queen’s voice echoed like a fragile thread, delicate yet unbreakable. Her influence stretched across the court like woven tissue—intertwined, fragile, but holding the entire structure together. The prince, aware of this, moved quietly through the tapestry of alliances, each whisper a strand that could unravel the fabric of power at any moment. When the traitor was discovered, it was not strength that toppled the regime but the careful unraveling of hidden motives, exposed through subtle clues and whispered confessions.'
This scene exemplifies how reimagined fairy tales often use delicate imagery and subtle narrative techniques to explore the theme of power as something intertwined, fragile, yet vital to societal stability.
1.
Identify and explain the metaphor used to describe the queen's influence in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What narrative technique is demonstrated by the phrase 'whispered secrets' and how does it relate to themes of power?
[3 marks]3.
Describe how the imagery of 'tapestry' contributes to the understanding of the story's theme.
[2 marks]4.
Identify the literary device in the phrase 'like a fragile thread' and discuss its significance.
[3 marks]5.
Analyze how the passage portrays the relationship between strength and fragility in the context of power.
6.
In your own words, explain what the phrase 'unraveling of hidden motives' suggests about the nature of power in reimagined fairy tales.
[2 marks]7.
Identify a key theme in the passage and provide a brief explanation.
[2 marks]8.
Create a brief outline for a modern fairy tale that explores the theme of power as described in the passage.
9.
Choose one literary device evident in the passage and write a paragraph analyzing its effect on the reader's understanding of power.
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- 12/31/2025
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