Travel Writing: Dystopian Future
English
Grade 7
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~18 mins
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A comprehension worksheet exploring travel writing set in a dystopian future, designed for Grade 7 students.
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Travel Writing: Dystopian Future
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Describing a Dystopian Cityscape
Amidst the remnants of a once-thriving metropolis, the city now stands as a monument to humanity’s hubris and downfall. Towering structures, once symbols of progress, are now corroded and draped in a perpetual haze of smog. Streets are deserted, save for the distant echo of collapsing concrete and the rustle of tattered banners fluttering in an unyielding wind. The air is thick with a metallic scent, and the sun struggles to pierce through the thick, gray clouds that hang over the ruined skyline. Here, nature has begun reclaiming what was once its own, with vines creeping through broken windows and trees sprouting from the crumbling rooftops. The silence is oppressive, broken only by the faint hum of malfunctioning machinery—a haunting reminder of the technological age that led to this desolation. Despite the despair, a faint flicker of resilience persists among the few remaining inhabitants, who navigate the fractured city with cautious hope, seeking remnants of a better past amid the decay.
1.
What is the overall mood created by the description of the city?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique used in the passage and explain its effect.
[3 marks]3.
How does the description of nature reclaiming the city contribute to the theme?
[2 marks]4.
What tone does the author set with phrases like 'draped in a perpetual haze' and 'haunting reminder'?
[2 marks]5.
Describe how the author uses sensory language to enhance the atmosphere.
[5 marks]6.
What clues in the passage suggest that the city was once prosperous?
[1 mark]AA) The presence of vines and trees
BB) The description of tall structures and banners
CC) The faint hum of machinery
DD) The mention of a ruined skyline
7.
What does the phrase 'a faint flicker of resilience' reveal about the inhabitants?
[2 marks]8.
Based on the passage, write a brief travel guide entry for a visitor exploring this dystopian city.
[6 marks]9.
Identify and explain one technique the author uses to create contrast between the city’s decay and the hope of its inhabitants.
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