Understanding Main Ideas in Dystopian Literature
English
Year 9
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~20 mins
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This worksheet develops students' ability to identify main ideas within a dystopian-themed text, honing their summarisation skills and analytical understanding.
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Understanding Main Ideas in Dystopian Literature
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Main Ideas in a Dystopian Future
In the shadow of a fractured society, the city of Nova Terra lay shrouded in an unending pall of smog and despair. Once a beacon of technological progress, it had become a dystopian labyrinth where freedom was a distant memory. The ruling regime, known as The Dominion, exercised rigorous control over every aspect of daily life. Citizens were monitored constantly, their movements tracked by surveillance drones that hummed silently through the skies. The promise of knowledge and innovation had been replaced by fear and conformity. Amidst the bleak landscape, a small resistance, called The Echo, thrived in secret, seeking to ignite the spark of rebellion. Their leader, Lys, believed that truth and hope could still survive beneath the layers of repression. As the authorities intensified their crackdown, Lys devised a plan to broadcast a message of defiance to the entire city. Time was running out, and the future of Nova Terra depended on their success or failure.
1.
What is the primary setting of the passage, and how does it reflect the theme of dystopia?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one technique used to create an atmosphere of oppression in the passage.
[2 marks]3.
What is the main goal of Lys and The Echo?
[2 marks]4.
Summarise the central idea of the passage in one sentence.
[2 marks]5.
Which word best describes the regime's impact on the citizens: (a) Empowering, (b) Oppressive, (c) Benevolent, (d) Indifferent?
[1 mark]Aa) Empowering
Bb) Oppressive
Cc) Benevolent
Dd) Indifferent
6.
Describe the character of Lys based on the passage.
[2 marks]7.
Identify one literary device used in the passage and explain its effect.
[3 marks]8.
Analyse how the author builds tension in the narrative.
[5 marks]9.
Write a brief summary of the passage, highlighting its main ideas.
[5 marks]10.
Based on the passage, what might be the possible consequences if The Echo's plan fails?
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