Worksheet on Power & Politics Subset - Tissue (Fairy Tales Reimagined)

English
Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet designed to explore themes of power and politics within reimagined fairy tales through creative and analytical tasks for Grade 8 students.

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Worksheet on Power & Politics Subset - Tissue (Fairy Tales Reimagined)

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Grade Grade 8
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Scene Summary and Context

In this modern retelling of a classic fairy tale, the story unfolds in a kingdom where the traditional roles of good and evil are blurred. The protagonist, a young orphan girl named Elara, discovers a hidden palace where a mysterious ruler wields unseen influence over the land. The palace is imbued with symbols of authority, such as a throne made of shimmering glass and a crown embedded with luminous stones. As Elara navigates the palace, she encounters characters who embody different facets of power—some tyrannical, others secretly oppressed. The narrative explores themes of political manipulation, social hierarchy, and the nature of authority. Quoting a phrase from the story, students are encouraged to analyze how language reflects the underlying themes of control and influence. The reimagined fairy tale challenges traditional notions of heroism by highlighting subtle forms of power that operate behind the scenes, often unnoticed by the general populace.
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Questions

Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and your understanding of fairy tale reimaginings involving themes of power and politics.
1.
What is the main setting of the reimagined fairy tale?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify one symbol of authority mentioned and explain its significance.
[3 marks]
3.
Quote a phrase from the passage that reflects the theme of unseen influence.
[2 marks]
4.
Which literary technique is most apparent in describing the crown embedded with luminous stones?
[2 marks]
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Symbolism
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Personification
5.
How does the story challenge traditional hero narratives?
[3 marks]
6.
Describe the role of the characters who embody different facets of power.
[4 marks]
7.
Identify and analyze one literary device used to depict the political manipulation in the story.
[3 marks]
8.
Creative Task: Write a short scene in your own words that depicts a secret negotiation of power between two characters in this reimagined fairy tale setting. Include at least three literary techniques to enhance the scene.
[10 marks]
9.
Reflect on how the theme of power in this story differs from traditional fairy tales. Write a brief paragraph explaining your view.
[3 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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