Repetition & Patterns: Rule of Three in Dystopian Future
English
Year 9
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~12 mins
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A worksheet exploring the Rule of Three through creative writing tasks set in a dystopian future, aimed at developing understanding of literary patterns and techniques.
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Repetition & Patterns: Rule of Three in Dystopian Future
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to the Rule of Three
In the decaying cityscape, the shadows stretched long and ominous. The silence was deafening, the air thick with anticipation. Every broken streetlamp, every silent building, and every abandoned vehicle told a story of despair and hope intertwined. The future was uncertain, unpredictable, and shrouded in doubt.
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Identify three repetitive patterns or elements in the extract that exemplify the Rule of Three.
[2 marks]B
Analysis of Literary Techniques
The author employs the Rule of Three with phrases like 'the shadows stretched', 'the silence was deafening', and 'every broken streetlamp, every silent building, and every abandoned vehicle'. This pattern emphasises the bleakness and tension of the dystopian setting.
1.
What is the effect of using the Rule of Three in this passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify another example of the Rule of Three in the extract and explain its purpose.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing Task: Developing a Dystopian Scene
Write a short paragraph (approximately 150 words) depicting a scene in a dystopian future using the Rule of Three to create rhythm and emphasis. Focus on setting the mood and atmosphere.
1.
Use the following checklist to guide your writing:
- Include at least three elements or actions repeated for effect.
- Use descriptive language to enhance mood.
- Aim for a tone of despair or tension.
- Incorporate the Rule of Three effectively throughout your paragraph.
[15 marks]D
Identifying Patterns in Student Writing
Read your classmates’ dystopian scenes. Identify any use of the Rule of Three and comment on its effectiveness.
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Provide one example of the Rule of Three from a classmate’s paragraph and discuss how it influences the mood.
[3 marks]E
Refining Your Creative Scene
Revise your dystopian paragraph to strengthen the use of the Rule of Three. Focus on consistency and impact.
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Explain how adding more instances of the Rule of Three can enhance your scene.
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