Worksheet on The Mechanicals from A Midsummer Night's Dream

English
Grade 6
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~18 mins
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A worksheet covering The Mechanicals from A Midsummer Night's Dream, designed for Grade 6 students, focusing on comprehension and analysis within a modern fiction context.

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Worksheet on The Mechanicals from A Midsummer Night's Dream

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The Mechanicals’ Performance

BOTTOM: Now, sir, for our play, I have a reasonable good scene for you; and, as I see, it comes close upon my patience. I pray you, rest you, sing you, and let’s hear you. Mast. You must not speak with me: I’m not liable to you. BOTTOM: I shall speak with you. I will never stay from any woman for any reason. I am a very merry fellow, and I have a good wit. I can tell you all about it. Mast. What, what! what! what! BOTTOM: Nay, I shall speak plainly. I shall tell you the truth. I will be honest with you. Mast. I will not speak with you. BOTTOM: Well, then, I will speak with you. But I will be honest, and I will not speak with you. Mast. Nay, then, I shall have to speak with you. BOTTOM: Well, I will speak with you. But I will not be honest with you. Mast. No, no, no, no! BOTTOM: (taking hands) I will speak with you. Mast. Nay, then, I will speak with you. But I will not be honest with you. BOTTOM: How now, my hearts! How now, my hearts! Mast. What, what! what! what! BOTTOM: (to Flute) Come, let us leave this chat to you. I am to be an actor in the play. Do not be too angry with me. Mast. No, I can tell you that I am not angry with you. BOTTOM: Then I will leave you. Mast. Nay, do not go; I will stay with you. But I am to be an actor in the play. I will be a good actor. BOTTOM: And I will be a good actor, too. Mast. I hope so.
1.
What is the main purpose of this excerpt?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify one literary device used in this excerpt and explain its effect.
[3 marks]
3.
Which character shows hesitation or indecision through their words?
[2 marks]
4.
How does the dialogue reflect the comedic tone typical of the Mechanical characters?
5.
Compare the speech patterns of Bottom with those of typical modern characters in fiction.
6.
Identify and explain the purpose of the stage directions in this excerpt.
[3 marks]
7.
Imagine you are rewriting this scene for a modern play. What elements would you emphasize to make it humorous today?
8.
Describe the relationship between Bottom and the other Mechanicals based on this excerpt.
[2 marks]
9.
What do you think is the most important theme in this scene?
[2 marks]

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12/31/2025
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