Worksheet on Repetition & Patterns: Parallelism

English
GCSE
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A worksheet covering Repetition & Patterns with a focus on Parallelism for GCSE students. It involves analysis and annotation tasks to deepen understanding of literary techniques.

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Worksheet on Repetition & Patterns: Parallelism

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Understanding Parallelism

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 and briefly explain the literary device used in the extract.
[2 marks]
2.
What effect does the repeated structure have on the tone of the passage?
[2 marks]
3.
Explain how parallelism contributes to the overall meaning of the passage.
[4 marks]
4.
Choose the correct option: Which of the following best describes the purpose of parallelism in this extract?
[1 mark]
Aa) To create humour
Bb) To emphasise contrast
Cc) To confuse the reader
Dd) To introduce a character
B

Annotation Practice: Identifying Techniques

Annotate the following passage, highlighting examples of parallelism and noting their effects.
1.
Mark the instances of parallelism in the passage and briefly describe their purpose.
[3 marks]
2.
How does the use of parallelism here affect the reader’s understanding of Hamlet's dilemma?
[2 marks]
C

Creative Writing: Using Parallelism

Compose a short passage (around 150 words) that employs parallelism to emphasise a central idea or theme. Use the checklist below to guide your writing.
1.
Checklist for your writing:
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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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