Analyzing Literature: *To Kill a Mockingbird* - Grade 10

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This Grade 10 literature worksheet offers medium difficulty questions analyzing *To Kill a Mockingbird*. Students explore literary devices, themes, character development, and passage interpretation to deepen comprehension and critical thinking skills.

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Analyzing Literature: *To Kill a Mockingbird* - Grade 10

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Analyzing Literature: *To Kill a Mockingbird* - Grade 10

English | Grade 10
Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, select the most appropriate option. For short-answer questions, provide detailed responses. Use evidence from the text where required.
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Passage Analysis and Literary Devices

Questions based on key passages to analyze literary devices and their effects.
1.
In Chapter 12, Scout describes her experience at Calpurnia's church. Which literary device is primarily used when Harper Lee depicts the congregation's singing as 'a mighty chorus'?
[2 marks]
ASimile
BMetaphor
CAlliteration
DHyperbole
2.
Identify the literary device used in the phrase: 'Atticus's voice was a warm, steady stream that calmed the children.'
[2 marks]
3.
What is the effect of Harper Lee’s use of irony in the scene where Atticus defends Tom Robinson?
[3 marks]
4.
Which literary device is evident in the description: 'The courtroom was a beehive of activity, buzzed with whispers and nervous glances'?
[2 marks]
ASimile
BMetaphor
CPersonification
DOnomatopoeia
5.
Describe how Harper Lee uses symbolism in the mockingbird motif throughout the novel.
[3 marks]
B

Character and Theme Analysis

Questions focused on understanding character development and central themes.
1.
Which character shows moral growth by the end of the novel and how?
[3 marks]
2.
Multiple Choice: What is the central theme of *To Kill a Mockingbird*?
[2 marks]
AJustice and racial inequality
BThe importance of education
CThe power of love
DEconomic hardship
3.
Explain how Atticus Finch embodies the theme of moral integrity.
[3 marks]
4.
Which character provides comic relief and how does this affect the story?
[2 marks]
5.
Multiple Choice: How does Boo Radley's character challenge societal stereotypes?
[2 marks]
AHe is portrayed as a dangerous recluse
BHe is misunderstood and ultimately reveals kindness
CHe is a symbol of evil
DHe is indifferent to others
C

Passage Interpretation

Interpretation and analysis of key passages to develop comprehension skills.
1.
Read the passage from Chapter 20 where Atticus delivers his closing argument. What is the main rhetorical strategy he employs?
[3 marks]
2.
Multiple Choice: The phrase 'Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy' symbolizes what?
[2 marks]
AInnocence and goodness
BFreedom of speech
CWeakness
DDeception
3.
Analyze how the setting of Maycomb influences the novel’s themes.
[3 marks]
4.
Identify the literary device in the line: 'The night was as dark as coal.'
[2 marks]
5.
What does Scout mean when she says, 'Atticus, he’s not a monster, he’s just a boy like me'?
[3 marks]

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Created
4/15/2025
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12/29/2025
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