Worksheet on Structure Analysis: Paragraph Functions
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop understanding of paragraph functions within a structured narrative, focusing on paragraph roles and their impact on overall meaning.
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Worksheet on Structure Analysis: Paragraph Functions
Subject: EnglishGrade: Year 9
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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Paragraph Functions
In the fading light of dusk, the ancient Oak Grove seemed to breathe with a mysterious life of its own. Long, winding roots curled beneath the earth like the veins of some great creature, anchoring the trees with silent strength. As Sarah stepped cautiously between the gnarled trunks, a sense of wonder mixed with trepidation filled her heart. She paused, listening to the whispering leaves that seemed to murmur secrets from ages past. Suddenly, a soft rustling disturbed the stillness, and she froze, uneasy but curious. The following moment brought a flicker of hope as she glimpsed a faint glow through the dense foliage, beckoning her further into the mysterious woods.
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Identify the paragraph that functions as the introduction in this extract. Explain your choice.
[2 marks]2.
Which paragraph serves to build suspense? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
[2 marks]3.
Highlight a sentence that acts as a transition between the suspenseful moment and the hopeful discovery.
[2 marks]4.
Identify and explain the effect of the descriptive language used in the first paragraph.
[3 marks]5.
Choose one paragraph and analyse how its structure contributes to the overall mood of the passage.
[4 marks]6.
Identify the literary device used in the phrase 'the veins of some great creature' and explain its effect.
[3 marks]7.
How does the paragraph structure influence the pacing of the narrative?
[3 marks]8.
Explain the importance of the final paragraph within the overall structure of the extract.
[2 marks]9.
Describe how the paragraph functions as a conclusion or a transition for further development.
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- 1/1/2026
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