Worksheet on A Christmas Carol - Stave Analysis

English
Grade 7
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A worksheet aimed at Grade 7 students focusing on analyzing the stave structure and literary techniques used in A Christmas Carol.

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Worksheet on A Christmas Carol - Stave Analysis

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Scene Summary and Context

In the opening of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, we are introduced to Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who despises Christmas and everything joyful associated with it. The narrative depicts his cold-hearted attitude and lonely existence at his office, while the city outside is lively and festive. As the story progresses, Dickens employs vivid imagery and detailed descriptions to highlight Scrooge’s greed and emotional detachment. For example, phrases like 'solitary as an oyster' emphasize his isolation. The arrival of the Ghost of Jacob Marley sets the stage for a supernatural journey, prompting reflection on themes of redemption and the importance of compassion. Dickens uses a third-person narrative filled with irony and symbolism to deepen the reader’s understanding of Scrooge’s character and the moral lessons embedded in the story.
1.
What is the main mood established in the opening scene of A Christmas Carol?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify one example of imagery used to describe Scrooge's character.
[2 marks]
3.
Explain how Dickens uses symbolism in the scene summary.
[4 marks]
4.
What theme is introduced with the ghostly visitations?
[2 marks]
5.
Identify a literary device Dickens uses in the phrase 'solitary as an oyster.'
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
Cc) Personification
Dd) Alliteration
6.
Describe the tone Dickens sets with the description of the city outside the office.
[2 marks]
7.
How does Dickens’ use of third-person narration affect the reader’s understanding of Scrooge?
[3 marks]
8.
Identify and analyze the use of irony in the scene summary.
[4 marks]
9.
Reflect on how Dickens’ description of Scrooge’s attitude at the beginning sets the stage for his transformation.
[4 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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