Text Analysis Review Worksheet
📚 Part 1: Text Structure and Features
1. In the novel "Face" by Benjamin Zephaniah, the story is told from which narrative perspective?
First person (I, me, my)
Second person (you, your)
Third person limited (he, she, they - one character's thoughts)
Third person omniscient (he, she, they - all characters' thoughts)
2. Which text features help readers understand Martin's journey? Check all that apply:
Chapter titles that show progression
Internal monologue (Martin's thoughts)
Dialogue between characters
Descriptions of physical changes
Time markers showing passage of time
3. Explain how the author structures the novel to show Martin's character development:
✍️ Part 2: Author's Purpose and Language Use
4. Benjamin Zephaniah's main purpose in writing "Face" was to:
Entertain readers with an exciting story
Explore themes of identity, appearance, and self-acceptance
Provide medical information about facial injuries
Criticise modern society's values
5. Match the language techniques with their examples from the text:
1. Metaphor
2. Simile
3. Repetition
4. Dialogue
A. "Like a monster" - comparing appearance
B. Conversations showing character relationships
C. "I am not my face" - repeated for emphasis
D. "His confidence was a mask" - direct comparison
6. Analyse the tone in this quote: "I looked in the mirror and saw a stranger looking back at me."
🔍 Part 3: Comprehension and Inference
7. What can we infer about Martin's character before the accident? Use evidence from the text:
8. Fill in the blanks about Martin's journey:
At the beginning, Martin was ______________ and cared a lot about his ______________. After the accident, he felt ______________ and struggled with his ______________. By the end, he learned that ______________ is more important than ______________ appearance.
9. Which events show Martin's growing self-acceptance? Check all that apply:
Returning to school
Making new friendships
Standing up to bullies
Accepting help from others
Pursuing his interests again
💭 Part 4: Critical Thinking and Interpretation
10. The novel explores the theme that "true beauty comes from within." Do you agree with this message? Justify your interpretation:
11. How does society's attitude towards physical appearance affect Martin's journey?
It has no impact on his recovery
It makes his journey more difficult but ultimately strengthens him
It completely determines his self-worth
It only affects him at school, not at home
12. Consider different perspectives: How might this story be different if told from Natalie's point of view?
🌍 Part 5: Context and Vocabulary
13. Match the vocabulary words with their meanings in context:
1. Superficial
2. Resilience
3. Prejudice
4. Identity
A. Who you are as a person
B. Judging someone unfairly
C. Only caring about surface/appearance
D. Ability to bounce back from difficulties
14. How does the novel connect to modern New Zealand society's attitudes towards:
a) Physical appearance: ________________________
b) Disability and difference: ________________________
c) Youth identity: ________________________
15. Benjamin Zephaniah writes from his own experiences. How does knowing the author's background help you understand the novel's message?
📝 Part 6: Analysis Writing Skills
16. Practice writing a topic sentence for an essay about character development in "Face":
17. Choose ONE quote from the novel and explain how it supports the theme of self-acceptance:
Quote: "________________________________________________"
18. Which writing techniques would be most effective for analysing this novel? Check all that apply:
Using quotes as evidence
Explaining the effect on readers
Connecting to personal experience
Analysing language techniques
Discussing historical context
🎯 Part 7: Self-Reflection and Learning Strategies
19. Which reading strategies helped you understand this novel best? Check all that apply:
Making predictions while reading
Connecting to personal experiences
Visualising scenes and characters
Taking notes on important quotes
Discussing with classmates
Re-reading difficult sections
20. What is one thing you found challenging about analysing this text, and how did you overcome it?
21. Rate your confidence in these skills (1 = need more practice, 5 = very confident):
Understanding themes: 1 __ 2 __ 3 __ 4 __ 5 __
Finding evidence in text: 1 __ 2 __ 3 __ 4 __ 5 __
Writing analytical paragraphs: 1 __ 2 __ 3 __ 4 __ 5 __
Making inferences: 1 __ 2 __ 3 __ 4 __ 5 __
