Worksheet on Structure Analysis: Shifts in Focus
English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop Year 9 students' understanding of structural shifts in modern fiction, focusing on shifts in focus within narratives.
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Worksheet on Structure Analysis: Shifts in Focus
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Grade Year 9
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Reading Passage: Modern Fiction Narrative
Emily paused at the edge of the deserted street, the dim glow of street lamps casting elongated shadows over damp cobblestones. Behind her, the city’s distant hum faded into silence, a stark contrast to the chaos she had left behind. Her chest tightened with a mixture of fear and determination. As she took a tentative step forward, her thoughts flickered — memories of brighter days, a past she longed to reclaim, yet knew was irretrievably lost. Suddenly, her mind snapped to the present: a sharp, clear focus on the immediate danger lurking in the shadows — a figure just out of sight, whose intentions she could not yet discern. Her breathing grew ragged, each step echoing in the empty street. The narrative subtly shifts from nostalgic reflection to tense immediacy, capturing her internal conflict and the external threat; a technique that heightens suspense and immerses the reader deeper into her psychological state.
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Identify the literary technique used when the narrative shifts focus from Emily’s memories to her immediate surroundings.
[2 marks]2.
Describe how the shift in focus contributes to building suspense in the passage.
[4 marks]3.
Which phrase indicates a nostalgic tone in the passage?
[2 marks]4.
Identify one technique used to create atmosphere in the passage.
[2 marks]5.
Explain the effect of shifting from nostalgia to immediacy on the reader’s engagement.
[4 marks]6.
Identify the point in the passage where the focus shifts from reflection to tension.
[2 marks]7.
What effect does the detailed description of her surroundings have in emphasising the shift in focus?
[2 marks]8.
How might the author’s use of tone change to signal the shift in focus?
[2 marks]B
Creative Writing Task: Structural Shift in a Short Story
Write a short narrative (around 300 words) that demonstrates a shift in focus within the story. Your story should include a clear change in tone, perspective, or emphasis. Use sophisticated vocabulary and aim to create a compelling atmosphere.
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Your task is to craft a story that begins with a character immersed in a moment of reflection, then shifts suddenly to a focus on action or external conflict. Use at least three literary techniques to emphasise this shift. Include a short checklist of techniques to consider: metaphor, volta, caesura, change in tone, shift in perspective.
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