Emotion in Motion

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a series of paired sentences and asks students to identify which sentence in each pair contains an example of pathetic fallacy. Pathetic fallacy is a literary device where emotions or characteristics are attributed to non-human elements, particularly nature. The sentences are carefully constructed to have one that merely describes an action and another that imbues that action with human emotion or intent. The activity requires students to discern which sentence adds an emotional dimension to the description, thus demonstrating pathetic fallacy.

The objective of the “Emotion in Motion Quiz” is to educate students on how to spot pathetic fallacy in different contexts. It aims to sharpen their analytical skills in distinguishing between simple descriptions and those enriched with emotional human attributes. The worksheet serves as a practical exercise in understanding how writers use pathetic fallacy to enhance the emotive power of their narratives. By completing this exercise, students will be better equipped to understand the impact of pathetic fallacy on storytelling and the creation of atmosphere in literary works.