Grammar Exercises on Death of a Salesman - Willy Loman
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A worksheet focusing on grammar analysis related to Willy Loman from Death of a Salesman, designed for Grade 7 students to enhance their understanding of literary techniques and writing skills.
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Grammar Exercises on Death of a Salesman - Willy Loman
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In Arthur Miller's play 'Death of a Salesman,' Willy Loman is a struggling salesman who faces mounting pressures from his family and society. The scene often depicts Willy's internal conflict and disillusionment with the American Dream. His interactions reveal a mixture of hope and despair, often expressed through vivid language and symbolic references. For example, Willy might describe his aspirations as 'a ladder that never reaches the top.' Such phrases underscore his sense of failure and longing. Throughout the play, Miller uses various literary devices to emphasize Willy’s mental state and societal critique, creating a complex portrait of a man caught between dreams and reality. The phrase 'a ladder that never reaches the top' exemplifies metaphor, illustrating Willy’s unattainable ambitions that haunt him. This scene encapsulates Willy’s tragic pursuit of success, highlighting themes of hope, delusion, and failure.
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Analysis of Literary Techniques
Identify the literary technique used in each of the following phrases from the play.
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What literary technique is used in the phrase 'a ladder that never reaches the top,' and what does it symbolize?
[2 marks]2.
Identify the technique in 'The street is a jungle' and explain its effect.
[2 marks]3.
Describe the literary device in 'His dreams are bubbles that burst' and its emotional impact.
[2 marks]4.
What technique is used in 'He walks through his memories like a ghost,' and how does it contribute to the mood?
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Write a short monologue from Willy Loman expressing his hopes and fears about the future. Use vivid language and literary techniques discussed earlier.
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Your task is to compose a monologue that reveals Willy's inner thoughts and emotions.
[10 marks]2.
Include at least two literary devices in your monologue and explain their effect in your writing.
[3 marks]D
Grammar Focus: Identifying Sentence Types
Read the following sentences inspired by Willy Loman’s character and identify their sentence type.
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Identify the sentence type of: 'Willy dreams of a better life.'
[1 mark]2.
Determine if 'Why does Willy feel so lost?' is declarative, interrogative, or exclamatory.
[1 mark]3.
Classify the sentence: 'His hopes are fading fast.'
[1 mark]4.
Is 'Is he truly happy?' a question or a statement?
[1 mark]5.
Identify the sentence type: 'Willy walks through the street, lost in thought.'
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