Fences - Literature Analysis and Grammar Exercises
English
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet examining Fences, focusing on 1950s Pittsburgh, incorporating grammar analysis and comprehension exercises suitable for Year 9 students.
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Fences - Literature Analysis and Grammar Exercises
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Scene Summary and Context
Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, August Wilson’s play Fences explores the African American experience through the life of Troy Maxson, a former baseball player turned garbage collector. The narrative captures Troy's struggles with racial discrimination, family responsibilities, and personal aspirations. The play vividly depicts the socio-economic challenges of the era, highlighting themes of race, identity, and legacy. Troy’s interactions with his wife Rose, son Cory, and friend Bono reflect the social tensions and aspirations of the period. The title 'Fences' symbolises both physical boundaries and emotional barriers that characters build around themselves, often to protect or isolate. The language used by Wilson combines colloquial speech with poetic devices, creating a powerful and authentic voice that resonates with the historical context of post-war America. Key phrases such as 'I’m just trying to make a way for my family' encapsulate Troy's struggle to balance personal dreams with family duties amidst societal obstacles.
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Grammar and Literary Techniques Analysis
Answer the questions below, focusing on identifying grammatical devices and literary techniques used in the extract.
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Identify a metaphor used in the summary and explain its significance.
[2 marks]2.
Find an example of colloquial language in the passage and discuss how it contributes to the tone of the summary.
[2 marks]3.
Identify an example of alliteration or assonance in the summary and explain its effect.
[2 marks]4.
Describe the tone created by Wilson’s language as depicted in the summary.
[4 marks]5.
Identify one example of a literary device (such as symbolism or imagery) mentioned in the summary and explain its role.
[2 marks]6.
How does the context of 1950s Pittsburgh influence the themes discussed in the play?
[2 marks]7.
Explain how Wilson’s language reflects the character’s backgrounds and social settings.
[4 marks]8.
Identify a sentence or phrase from the summary that uses a piece of literary technique discussed and analyse its effect.
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- 12/31/2025
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