Subject-Specific Vocabulary: Literary Terminology
English
Grade 8
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A worksheet focusing on literary terminology for Grade 8 students, using exam-style questions to assess understanding of key literary devices and concepts.
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Subject-Specific Vocabulary: Literary Terminology
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Introduction to Literary Terminology
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.
1.
Identify the literary device used in the phrase "the best of times, the worst of times".
[2 marks]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Parallelism
Cc) Irony
Dd) Alliteration
2.
Explain the effect of the repeated structure in the passage.
[3 marks]3.
What mood is created by the phrase "season of Light" versus "season of Darkness"?
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Literary Devices
Read the excerpt below and analyze the specific techniques used.
1.
Identify and explain the use of two literary devices in this passage.
[4 marks]2.
Describe how these devices affect the reader’s perception of the character.
[4 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Use the elements of literary terminology discussed to craft a short descriptive paragraph about a character or scene.
1.
Write a 15-line creative paragraph describing a moment of transformation, incorporating literary devices such as metaphor, simile, or imagery.
[8 marks]D
Matching Literary Devices
Match each literary device listed below with its correct definition.
1.
Match the device with its correct description.
Aa) Metaphor - A direct comparison between two unlike things
Bb) Hyperbole - An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
Cc) Alliteration - Repetition of initial consonant sounds in words close together
Dd) Personification - Giving human qualities to non-human objects
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- 1/1/2026
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