Worksheet on A Christmas Carol: Stave Analysis
English
Grade 7
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A worksheet covering a detailed stave analysis of A Christmas Carol, focusing on the historical setting, designed for Grade 7 students to deepen their understanding of literary context and techniques.
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Worksheet on A Christmas Carol: Stave Analysis
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Introduction to the Historical Setting
Scene Summary and Context Guide: In the mid-19th century, London was a bustling metropolis marked by stark social contrasts. Dickens vividly describes the foggy streets, crowded marketplaces, and the stark division between the wealthy and the impoverished. In 'A Christmas Carol,' Dickens uses detailed descriptions and period-specific language to immerse the reader in Victorian London, emphasizing themes of social injustice and moral redemption. Phrases like 'thick fog,' 'clattering hansom cabs,' and 'dark, narrow alleyways' evoke a vivid picture of the era’s environment. Dickens also incorporates period-specific terms such as 'boarding schools' and 'factory whistle,' grounding the story in its historical context and highlighting the societal issues Dickens sought to address.
1.
Based on the summary, how does Dickens use descriptive language to establish the historical setting?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one phrase from the summary that illustrates Dickens's focus on social contrast in Victorian London.
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Literary Techniques in Stave I
‘Old Marley was as dead as a door-nail. Scrooge knew he was dead. Of course he did.’ The repeated emphasis on Marley's death, combined with the stark, direct language, provides a sense of finality and the superstitions of the time. Dickens’s use of repetition and simple language reflects the Victorian era's storytelling style, grounding the supernatural elements within a recognizable social context.
1.
What literary technique is used when Dickens writes, ‘Old Marley was as dead as a door-nail’?
Aa) Simile
Bb) Metaphor
Cc) Personification
Dd) Alliteration
2.
Describe how Dickens’s language reflects the Victorian storytelling style.
[3 marks]C
Themes and Context
In 'A Christmas Carol,' Dickens portrays Victorian London as a place of stark inequalities. The description of fog-filled streets and the depiction of the poor struggling in narrow alleys underscore the social divides of the time. Dickens's vivid imagery and period-specific references serve to highlight the urgent need for social reform and moral redemption, core themes of the novella.
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How does Dickens's description of the setting reinforce the theme of social injustice?
[2 marks]2.
Provide one example of period-specific language used in the description and explain its significance.
[3 marks]D
Creative Writing Prompt
Imagine you are a Victorian London resident. Write a short paragraph describing your daily life, using language and details that reflect the period.
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Create a paragraph describing a typical day in Victorian London, incorporating period-specific details and vocabulary.
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- 12/31/2025
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