Sound Devices: Sibilance in Fairy Tales
English
Year 9
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~14 mins
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A comprehension practice worksheet focusing on sibilance as a sound device, set within reimagined fairy tale contexts for Year 9 students.
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Sound Devices: Sibilance in Fairy Tales
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Sibilance
Once upon a time, in a silvery forest, the whispering winds wove through the woods, creating a symphony of soft, sinister sounds. The sly fox slithered silently, spying on the sleeping sprites beneath the shimmering shadows. The sibilant sibilance of the serpent’s sneaky slide sent shivers through the silent night, adding to the sense of suspense in the story.
1.
Identify three examples of sibilance in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What effect does the use of sibilance create in the passage?
[2 marks]B
Analysis of Sibilance in Reimagined Fairy Tales
The wicked witch whispered wicked words, weaving a web of winding, wicked spells. The sinister silence in the shadows seemed to whisper secrets, shrouding the sleeping village in shivers. Sharp shadows shimmered as the sinister sorcerer’s sibilant spells sent shudders through the silent surroundings.
1.
Identify and explain the purpose of the sibilant sounds in this extract.
[3 marks]2.
Analyse how the repeated 's' sounds influence the reader’s perception of the character's intentions.
[4 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Compose a short reimagined fairy tale paragraph that uses sibilance effectively to set a mysterious or enchanting mood.
1.
Write a paragraph using at least five examples of sibilance to describe the scene.
[10 marks]D
Identifying Techniques
1. The shimmering shadows shifted silently.
2. A whispering wind wove through the woods.
3. The hiss of the snake was sharp and sudden.
4. The witch's whining words wound around the room.
5. The cracking of branches signalled danger.
1.
Match each example with the correct technique: Sibilance, Alliteration, or Onomatopoeia.
[2 marks]Aa) Sibilance
Bb) Alliteration
Cc) Onomatopoeia
E
Effect of Sibilance on Mood
Explain in a short paragraph how sibilance can influence the mood of a narrative.
1.
Describe how sibilance can contribute to creating a suspenseful or sinister atmosphere in a story.
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