Worksheet on Structure Analysis: Paragraph Functions
English
Grade 8
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~20 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop analysis and annotation skills focusing on paragraph functions within a sophisticated narrative text for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on Structure Analysis: Paragraph Functions
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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Paragraph Functions in Narrative Texts
In the faint glow of dawn, a solitary figure moved silently through the deserted streets. Shadows clung to the corners of buildings like secrets, whispering tales of nights long past. As the city began to stir, a ripple of anticipation coursed through the quiet alleys. The figure paused beneath an ancient lamppost, gazing upward as if seeking answers from the fading stars. This moment of stillness was a stark contrast to the chaos that would soon envelop the streets, but it was here, in this suspended pause, that the story’s heartbeat seemed to synchronize with the rising sun. Later, as the city erupted into activity, the figure vanished into the crowd, leaving behind only the faint scent of rain and resolve, hinting at an unseen journey that lay ahead.
1.
Identify the paragraph that functions as the introduction of the scene. What purpose does it serve?
[2 marks]2.
Which paragraph acts as the climax or turning point of the excerpt?
[2 marks]3.
Describe the function of the paragraph that mentions the figure gazing at the stars.
[2 marks]4.
Analyze how the author uses imagery in the opening paragraph to create atmosphere. Provide specific examples.
5.
Identify any literary devices used in the phrase 'shadows clung to the corners of buildings like secrets.'
Aa) Simile
Bb) Personification
Cc) Metaphor
Dd) Alliteration
6.
What is the overall tone established by the first three paragraphs?
[2 marks]7.
How does the paragraph structure influence the pacing of the narrative?
[2 marks]8.
Identify the stylistic device used in 'a ripple of anticipation coursed through the quiet alleys.'
Aa) Personification
Bb) Hyperbole
Cc) Onomatopoeia
Dd) Irony
9.
Reflect on how the ending paragraph hints at future action. What techniques does the author use?
[2 marks]10.
Create a brief outline of a story inspired by this excerpt, focusing on the paragraph functions. What would be the main parts?
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