Instant Emotions

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a learning activity that focuses on the literary device known as pathetic fallacy, where students are asked to underline instances of pathetic fallacy within a series of sentences. It begins by defining pathetic fallacy and explaining how it relates to personification, emphasizing its role in attributing human emotions to inanimate objects, particularly elements of nature. The worksheet provides examples to illustrate how the device can be used effectively. Then, it presents sentences where students must identify the use of pathetic fallacy by underlining it, reinforcing their ability to recognize this literary technique.

The “Nature’s Narrative Worksheet” teaches students to identify and understand pathetic fallacy in various contexts. By actively underlining examples in provided sentences, students practice distinguishing when nature or inanimate objects are described with human emotions, as opposed to a simple description or literal actions. This exercise is designed to help students appreciate the use of pathetic fallacy in creating mood and enhancing the emotional expression within a narrative. Through this hands-on approach, they learn how the environment can be animated to reflect and amplify the thematic elements of a story.