Travel Writing: Voice in a Dystopian Future

English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet exploring voice through travel writing set in a dystopian future, with creative and analytical tasks.

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Travel Writing: Voice in a Dystopian Future

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Grade Year 9
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Introduction to Dystopian Travel Writing

In the shadowed ruins of what was once a thriving metropolis, I journeyed through the desolate streets, where silenced machines and crumbling concrete echoed a forgotten era. The air was thick with a metallic tang, and the sky, a perpetual pallid grey, cast an ominous gloom over the abandoned skyline. As I moved forward, the distant hum of drones reminded me of a surveillance state that never sleeps. Each corner revealed a story of decay and despair—graffiti scrawled over boarded-up windows, remnants of a civilisation long fallen. Despite the bleak scenery, an underlying curiosity drove my steps, seeking traces of hope or resistance amidst the wreckage. This voyage offered more than sight; it was an exploration of resilience and the silence of a broken world, where the voice of the past whispers through the cracks in the concrete.
1.
What atmosphere does the author create in the passage? Briefly explain your answer.
[2 marks]
2.
Identify one literary technique used to enhance the tone of the passage.
[2 marks]
3.
What is the significance of the phrase 'whispers through the cracks in the concrete'?
[2 marks]
4.
How does the tone of this passage influence your perception of the setting?
[2 marks]
5.
Identify and explain the effect of one descriptive phrase used in the passage.
[2 marks]
B

Analytical Exercise

The city's bones lay exposed; abandoned vehicles lined the cracked streets like carcasses. Overhead, the drone hum persisted, a constant reminder of the omnipresent surveillance. Every step echoed in the hollow silence, broken only by distant sirens and the whisper of wind through broken glass.
1.
Identify a literary technique used in this extract and explain how it enhances the mood.
[3 marks]
C

Creative Writing Prompt

Imagine you are a traveller exploring a dystopian city. Write a short travel journal entry (around 200 words) describing your experience, focusing on conveying your voice and feelings about the environment. Use sophisticated vocabulary and atmospheric description.
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Write a journal entry describing your journey through the dystopian city. Include your impressions, feelings, and thoughts.
2.
Checklist for your writing: Have you used varied vocabulary? Is your tone consistent? Did you create a vivid atmosphere? Have you included reflections on your experience?
[3 marks]

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1/1/2026
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