Worksheet on Summary Skills: Key Points
English
GCSE
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focused on developing summary skills through analysis of a literary passage, aimed at GCSE students.
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Worksheet on Summary Skills: Key Points
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Reading Passage: Atmosphere in the Old Town
The narrow cobbled streets of the old town stretched endlessly under a canopy of ancient elm trees. Dimly lit lanterns cast flickering shadows on the weathered stone facades, whispering tales of centuries past. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and aged timber, mingling with the distant echo of footsteps and hushed voices. In the quiet corners, the faint glow of a mourner’s candle flickered, suggesting stories of loss and longing. As dusk settled, the city appeared to hold its breath, cloaked in a mystery that beckoned the curious and the brave alike. Every alley and archway seemed to hide secrets, waiting patiently behind the veil of night.
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What is the overall atmosphere created in the passage?
[2 marks]2.
Identify two descriptive techniques used to create mood in the passage.
[2 marks]3.
Which words suggest a sense of age and history in the description?
[2 marks]4.
Explain how the use of lighting contributes to the mood.
[4 marks]5.
What might the 'secrets' referenced in the passage symbolise?
[2 marks]6.
Identify one example of personification from the passage.
[2 marks]7.
Summarise the main idea of the passage in two or three sentences.
[3 marks]8.
Identify an example of mood created by the description of the setting.
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