Worksheet on Repetition & Patterns: Anaphora
English
Year 9
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on Anaphora as a language technique, designed for Year 9 students to develop their understanding through exam-style questions.
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Worksheet on Repetition & Patterns: Anaphora
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Introduction to Anaphora
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.
1.
Identify the repeated phrase at the beginning of each clause in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the repeated phrase contributes to the overall tone of the passage.
[4 marks]3.
Which literary device is primarily demonstrated in this passage?
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Anaphora
Cc) Alliteration
Dd) Personification
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Analysis of Anaphora in a Speech
Read the speech extract below and then answer the questions.
1.
What is the effect of the repeated phrase in this speech?
[2 marks]2.
Identify the technique used and explain its purpose in the speech.
[4 marks]C
Creative Writing Task
Write a short speech or poem employing anaphora to emphasise your main message.
1.
Create a persuasive speech or poem using at least three repetitions of the same phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or lines.
[6 marks]2.
List two ways in which the repetition enhances your message.
[2 marks]D
Identify the Technique
Read the following excerpt and identify the literary technique used.
1.
What technique is demonstrated here?
[1 mark]Aa) Anaphora
Bb) Hyperbole
Cc) Onomatopoeia
Dd) Irony
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- 12/31/2025
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