Repetition & Patterns in Science Fiction
English
Year 9
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A worksheet exploring the use of Epistrophe within science fiction texts to develop an understanding of repetition as a language technique.
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Repetition & Patterns in Science Fiction
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Introduction to Epistrophe
In the distant future, humankind fought to survive. Humanity refused to give up. Humanity sought new worlds to call home. Despite the darkness, hope persisted. Hope was the spark that kept the explorers going.
1.
Identify the repeated phrase at the end of the sentences in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What is the effect of repeating 'humanity' and 'hope' at the ends of the sentences?
[2 marks]B
Analysis of Epistrophe in a Science Fiction Text
The alien’s voice echoed through the ship. 'You will not escape. You will not prevail. You will not succeed.' The repetition underlined the alien's dominance and the inevitability of defeat for the humans.
1.
What phrase is repeated in this extract?
[1 mark]2.
How does the repetition of 'You will not' enhance the tone of the passage?
[2 marks]3.
Identify the rhetorical technique used with the repeated phrase.
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Epistrophe
Cc) Alliteration
Dd) Hyperbole
C
Creative Writing: Crafting a Sci-Fi Scene with Epistrophe
Write a short scene set in a futuristic world where a character is facing a moral dilemma. Use epistrophe to emphasise their struggle.
1.
In your scene, include at least three instances of epistrophe that highlight the character's emotional state or the central theme.
D
Identifying Patterns
As the spacecraft landed, the crew prepared for the unknown. They checked their suits, checked their equipment, checked their nerves. Every step was deliberate, every move calculated. They knew that in this moment, their fate depended on their readiness.
1.
What phrase is repeated in the paragraph to create a pattern?
[1 mark]2.
How does the repetition of 'checked' affect the tone of the scene?
[2 marks]E
Reflective Question
Reflect on how repetition, especially epistrophe, can influence a reader's perception in science fiction stories.
1.
Write a short paragraph explaining the impact of epistrophe in shaping the mood or message of a sci-fi narrative.
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