Dramatic Techniques in An Inspector Calls
English
Year 9
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A worksheet focusing on the identification and analysis of dramatic techniques used in J.B. Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls'. It aims to develop students' understanding of theatrical devices and their effect on the audience. The worksheet includes reading comprehension, identification of techniques, and analysis questions suitable for Year 9 students studying the play.
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Dramatic Techniques in An Inspector Calls
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Introduction to Dramatic Techniques in An Inspector Calls
Scene Summary and Context Guide: 'An Inspector Calls' is set in the Birlings' family house, where a dinner party is underway. The sudden arrival of Inspector Goole introduces an element of tension, as he questions the family about a young woman's death. Priestley employs various dramatic techniques such as lighting, stage directions, dialogue, and pauses to heighten suspense and reveal character traits. For example, the use of abrupt pauses and sharp tone in the Inspector's speech creates an atmosphere of interrogation and moral urgency. The play's setting is confined, which intensifies the focus on characters' interactions and secrets. The phrase 'fire and blood' is used to evoke conflict and moral judgement, while 'coldly' and 'deliberately' in stage directions suggest emotional detachment or calculation. These techniques serve to engage the audience and emphasise the play's themes of responsibility and social class.
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Identify one dramatic technique Priestley uses to create tension during the Inspector's questioning and explain its effect.
[2 marks]2.
What does the phrase 'fire and blood' symbolise in the context of the play?
[2 marks]3.
Describe how stage directions such as 'coldly' and 'deliberately' contribute to character portrayal.
[2 marks]4.
Choose the correct answer: Which dramatic device is primarily used when the Inspector questions each family member in turn?
[1 mark]Aa) Monologue
Bb) Cross-examination
Cc) Soliloquy
Dd) Dramatic monologue
5.
Analyse how Priestley uses dialogue to reveal character traits during the interrogation scene.
[8 marks]6.
Identify one visual or stage effect used in the play and explain its purpose.
[2 marks]7.
Why does Priestley choose a confined setting for the play?
[2 marks]8.
Explain the significance of the Inspector’s abrupt entrances and exits in shaping the play’s tone.
[2 marks]9.
Identify and explain one example of dramatic irony in the scene.
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- 12/31/2025
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