Symbolism in Nature & Environment
English
Grade 6
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A worksheet covering Symbolism—Recurring Motifs in Nature & Environment for Grade 6 students.
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Symbolism in Nature & Environment
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Understanding Recurring Motifs
In the heart of the forest, the tall trees stood like silent guardians, their leaves whispering stories of time. The river meandered through the landscape, symbolizing life's constant flow and change. Birds with bright plumage flitted from branch to branch, often representing freedom and hope. Across the mountains, the sunrise painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, a recurring motif for new beginnings and optimism. Such symbols recur in stories about nature, emphasizing the enduring relationship between the environment and human emotions.
1.
What are some symbols in the passage that represent hope or new beginnings?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one recurring motif related to change in the passage.
[2 marks]3.
Which literary device is primarily used when describing the trees as 'silent guardians'?
[1 mark]Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Personification
Cc) Simile
Dd) Hyperbole
4.
Explain in one or two sentences how the sunrise acts as a symbol in the story.
[2 marks]5.
Describe how the motif of birds contributes to the theme of the passage.
6.
Create a short poem (8-10 lines) that uses a recurring motif from the passage to express the theme of renewal in nature.
7.
Identify the type of motif represented by the trees described as 'silent guardians'.
[1 mark]Aa) Nature motif
Bb) Protective motif
Cc) Spiritual motif
Dd) Symbolic motif
8.
In your own words, explain why recurring motifs are important in stories about nature.
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