Worksheet on Summary Skills: Conciseness
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet develops Year 9 students' ability to understand and apply concise summarisation techniques through analysis and annotation of a sophisticated fictional passage.
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Worksheet on Summary Skills: Conciseness
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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Conciseness in Fiction
A dense fog rolled in over the old town as the clock tower struck midnight. Dimly lit lanterns flickered, casting elongated shadows that danced along cobblestone streets. Amidst the hush of the night, a solitary figure moved swiftly, eyes alert and senses heightened, instinctively aware of something unseen. The air was thick with anticipation, each breath shallow and deliberate. Windows remained dark, secrets hidden behind veiled panes, while the distant howl of a distant wolf punctuated the silence. In these moments, every sound, every shadow, seemed amplified, as if the city itself was holding its breath. The figure paused beneath a withered tree, glancing over their shoulder before slipping into a narrow alley. The night held its breath, heavy with unspoken histories and unvoiced fears, waiting for dawn to reveal its secrets.
1.
Identify two techniques the author uses to create an atmospheric tone in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
What is the main mood conveyed in the passage?
[2 marks]3.
Highlight three adjectives from the passage that contribute to the atmosphere.
[3 marks]4.
Explain how the author’s choice of limited lighting enhances the mood.
[4 marks]5.
Identify and explain one example of imagery used in the passage.
[3 marks]6.
Choose the correct option: Which device is used in the phrase 'the air was thick with anticipation'?
Aa) Simile
Bb) Personification
Cc) Metaphor
Dd) Alliteration
7.
In your own words, describe what the solitary figure might be doing or feeling.
[3 marks]8.
Identify the literary device in the phrase 'the night held its breath' and explain its effect.
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- 1/1/2026
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