Speeches on Modern Fiction: Tripartite Lists

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GCSE
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A comprehension worksheet focusing on the use of tripartite lists in speeches within the context of modern fiction, designed for GCSE students.

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Speeches on Modern Fiction: Tripartite Lists

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Introduction to Tripartite Lists in Speeches

In modern fiction, speeches often employ tripartite lists to emphasise key themes or to build rhythm and momentum. These lists are characterised by three parallel elements or ideas, which can be used to persuade, motivate, or highlight a character’s convictions. For example, a character might declare, "We demand justice, we seek equality, and we yearn for freedom." This rhetorical device helps to reinforce the message through repetition and balance, making the speech more memorable and impactful.
1.
What is a tripartite list and how is it used in speeches within modern fiction?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the tripartite list in the example provided: "We demand justice, we seek equality, and we yearn for freedom."
[2 marks]
3.
Explain how tripartite lists can enhance the impact of a speech in modern fiction.
[3 marks]
4.
Which literary device is primarily being used when a speaker repeats similar structures three times in a speech?
Aa) Anaphora
Bb) Tripartite list
Cc) Metaphor
Dd) Caesura
5.
How does the use of tripartite lists contribute to the rhythm of a speech?
[2 marks]
6.
Provide an example of a tripartite list suitable for a speech addressing climate change.
[3 marks]
7.
Analyse the effectiveness of tripartite lists in motivating an audience in modern fiction speeches.
8.
In the context of modern fiction, how might a character use a tripartite list to persuade others in a speech?
[3 marks]
9.
Create a short speech excerpt using a tripartite list that a modern fictional character might deliver about personal growth.

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1/1/2026
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