Error Correction Worksheet: Death of a Salesman
English
Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet aimed at Grade 8 students analyzing 'Death of a Salesman' with an emphasis on tragedy. The focus is on error correction through identifying literary techniques and understanding the text's contextual nuances.
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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 explores the struggle of Willy Loman, a traveling salesman facing the decline of his career and personal life. The scene described depicts Willy's internal conflicts as he grapples with his sense of failure and disillusionment. The play employs themes of the American Dream, family dynamics, and societal expectations to build its tragic narrative. Willy's interactions with his family reveal his deep-seated insecurities and longing for success, which ultimately lead to his downfall. The phrase 'the American Dream' appears as a motif, emphasizing the elusive nature of success. As Willy navigates his memories and reality, the play highlights tragedy through his unfulfilled desires and the impact on his loved ones.
1.
Identify the literary technique used when Willy reflects on his past memories. Is it flashback, metaphor, or irony?
[1 mark]Aa) Flashback
Bb) Metaphor
Cc) Irony
Dd) Simile
2.
Quote: 'The American Dream.' How does this phrase relate to Willy's character and the play's themes?
[2 marks]3.
Describe the context in which Willy's feelings of failure are most evident. Use specific references from the scene.
[4 marks]4.
Error Correction: Identify the mistake in the following sentence: 'Willy's longings for success are portrayed through his self-reflection and memories.'
[2 marks]5.
Analyze the use of symbolism in the phrase 'the American Dream' within the context of Willy's character.
[4 marks]6.
Error Correction: The phrase 'Willy's disilussionment' contains a spelling mistake. Correct it.
[2 marks]7.
Identify the dramatic technique used when Willy's memories intrude on his present reality. Is it a soliloquy, monologue, or flashforward?
[1 mark]Aa) Soliloquy
Bb) Monologue
Cc) Flashforward
Dd) Dramatic irony
8.
Explain how the play demonstrates tragedy through Willy’s interactions with his family.
[4 marks]9.
Error Correction: Rewrite this sentence with proper punctuation: 'Willy longed for success but felt unfulfilled'.
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