Error Correction Worksheet: Death of a Salesman
English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focused on analyzing themes related to the American Dream failure in Death of a Salesman through error correction exercises. Designed for Grade 6 students to develop critical thinking and understanding of literary techniques.
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Error Correction Worksheet: Death of a Salesman
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In Arthur Miller’s 'Death of a Salesman,' the story unfolds in the late 1940s, centering on Willy Loman, a struggling salesman who is desperate to achieve success and happiness through the American Dream. Willy believes that being well-liked and possessing personal attractiveness are keys to success, yet he faces repeated failures both professionally and personally. Throughout the play, Willy’s illusions about success clash with the reality of his situation, leading to feelings of despair and disillusionment. The play explores how Willy’s relentless pursuit of an idealized version of success influences his relationships with his family and ultimately contributes to his tragic downfall. Notably, Willy’s conversations contain repeats of phrases like 'The American Dream.' These phrases underscore the central theme of the play: the often-unattainable ideal of success promised by American culture. The characters’ struggles reveal the difficulties of balancing personal ambitions with societal expectations, highlighting that the American Dream can sometimes lead to disappointment and tragedy.
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Error Correction Questions
Identify the errors in the following sentences related to literary analysis and correct them. Focus on technique identification, accuracy, and clarity.
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Willy’s repeated use of phrases like 'The American Dream' emphasizes his obsession with success.
[2 marks]2.
The play shows Willy’s failure to achieve his goals, which causes him to feel hopeless.
[2 marks]3.
Identify the metaphor in Willy’s description of himself as a 'lost soul' in the play.
[3 marks]4.
The phrase 'The American Dream' is an example of a volta, showing a change in Willy’s attitude.
[3 marks]5.
Rewrite the following sentence to fix the grammatical error: 'Willy believes that success is only about being liked and attractive.'
[2 marks]6.
Identify and correct the error: 'The character Biff struggles with his own identity and societal expectations.'
[2 marks]7.
Analyze the use of dialogue repetition in Willy’s speech. What technique is this, and what does it reveal?
[4 marks]8.
In the context of the play, explain how Willy’s perception of success differs from societal expectations.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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