Animal Farm Literary Analysis Worksheet
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Grade 7 literature worksheet analyzing George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' focusing on literary elements, themes, symbols, and techniques.
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Animal Farm Literary Analysis Worksheet
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Animal Farm Literary Analysis Worksheet
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Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, select the option that best answers the question. For short-answer questions, provide complete and thoughtful responses. Take your time to think critically about the novel's meaning and messages.
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Literary Analysis Questions
Answer the following questions about 'Animal Farm'.
1.
Who is the pig that becomes the leader of Animal Farm after the rebellion?
[2 marks]ANapoleon
BSnowball
COld Major
DSquealer
2.
What is the main theme of 'Animal Farm'?
[2 marks]ALove and friendship
BPower and corruption
CAdventure and discovery
DHumor and satire
3.
Describe the role of Old Major in the story.
[3 marks]4.
Which literary device is primarily used in the phrase 'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others'?
[2 marks]AMetaphor
BIrony
CSimile
DPersonification
5.
Identify a symbol in 'Animal Farm' and explain what it represents.
[3 marks]6.
From whose point of view is the story told?
[2 marks]AAnimal's point of view
BThird-person omniscient
CFirst-person from Boxer
DThird-person limited from Napoleon's perspective
7.
How does Squealer manipulate the other animals?
[3 marks]8.
What is the significance of the Seven Commandments in the story?
[3 marks]9.
Which event marks the turning point where the pigs fully betray the original ideals?
[2 marks]AThe Rebellion
BThe construction of the windmill
CThe execution of animals
DThe pigs adopting human habits
10.
Explain how the setting of Animal Farm changes throughout the story.
[3 marks]11.
What is the role of Napoleon in symbolizing political leadership?
[2 marks]AA caring leader
BA tyrannical dictator
CA revolutionary hero
DAn innocent animal
12.
Identify one example of irony in 'Animal Farm' and explain its significance.
[3 marks]13.
How does Orwell use satire in 'Animal Farm'?
[3 marks]14.
What is the main message Orwell conveys about power?
[2 marks]APower leads to happiness
BPower corrupts absolutely
CPower is necessary for order
DPower is temporary
15.
Describe how the character of Boxer symbolizes the working class.
[3 marks]16.
What literary device is used when the pigs justify their actions with slogans like 'Four legs good, two legs better'?
[2 marks]ARepetition
BAlliteration
CHyperbole
DImagery
17.
Explain the significance of the ending scene where the animals cannot distinguish between pigs and humans.
[3 marks]18.
How does Orwell’s use of allegory enhance the story's meaning?
[3 marks]19.
What is the author's purpose in writing 'Animal Farm'?
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