Worksheet on An Inspector Calls: Dramatic Techniques in Science Fiction Context
English
Grade 7
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~18 mins
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A comprehension worksheet designed to explore dramatic techniques in the play 'An Inspector Calls' set within a science fiction context, encouraging analysis and critical thinking for Grade 7 students.
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Worksheet on An Inspector Calls: Dramatic Techniques in Science Fiction Context
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Scene Summary and Context
In this modern twist on 'An Inspector Calls', the scene is set aboard a futuristic spaceship orbiting a distant planet. The crew, including the ship's commander and scientists, are gathered for a routine inspection when an unexpected visitor, the 'Inspector', appears via hologram. The scene explores themes of morality and responsibility in a technologically advanced society. The dialogue reveals tension and suspicion as characters respond to the Inspector’s probing questions. A recurring motif is the phrase 'system failure', symbolizing the breakdown of ethical practices in the high-tech environment. As the scene unfolds, the use of lighting, sound effects, and strategic pauses heighten the dramatic tension, emphasizing the alienation and moral dilemmas faced by the characters. Short phrases like 'shifting shadows' and 'echoes of silence' are used to create an atmospheric mood and underscore the importance of truth and accountability in a science fiction setting.
1.
Identify one dramatic technique used to create tension in the scene summary provided.
[2 marks]2.
What is the significance of the phrase 'system failure' in the context of the scene?
[2 marks]3.
Which dramatic technique is highlighted by the description 'shifting shadows' and what effect does it have?
[3 marks]4.
Explain how the setting of a spaceship orbiting a distant planet adds to the science fiction theme in this scene.
[4 marks]5.
Select the correct option: Which of the following best describes the role of the 'Inspector' in this scene?
[1 mark]Aa) An alien visitor testing Earth's morality
Bb) A holographic entity probing ethical responsibility
Cc) A spaceship technician performing diagnostics
Dd) A crew member revealing secrets
6.
Identify a technique used in the dialogue to build suspense in the scene.
[2 marks]7.
Analyze how the motif 'echoes of silence' contributes to the atmosphere of the scene.
[4 marks]8.
Describe how strategic pauses can enhance dramatic tension in a science fiction setting.
[2 marks]9.
Creative Writing Prompt: Imagine you are a crew member responding to the Inspector's questions. Write a short dialogue (around 20 lines) that expresses suspicion and moral concern.
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- 12/31/2025
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