Fences - Race Relations: Grammar Exercises
English
GCSE
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~20 mins
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A worksheet focusing on grammatical analysis related to themes of race relations in Fences, including comprehension and technique identification.
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Fences - Race Relations: Grammar Exercises
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
Fences is a play set in 1950s America, exploring themes of race, family, and identity. The story centres around Troy Maxson, a former baseball player turned sanitation worker, who struggles with racial prejudice and personal limitations. The play examines how race influences relationships within his family and society. Troy's interactions often reveal underlying tensions about racial injustice, especially in his conflicts with his son Cory, who seeks opportunities beyond the racial barriers Troy perceives as insurmountable. The play also touches upon Troy’s past experiences with discrimination and how they shape his worldview. Key phrases such as 'racial fence' and 'barriers' are used metaphorically to discuss societal division. The narrative highlights the personal impact of systemic racism, illustrating complex emotional conflicts and societal pressures faced by African Americans during that era.
1.
Identify one phrase in the summary that is used metaphorically to discuss societal barriers.
[2 marks]2.
What is the main theme explored in 'Fences' related to race relations?
[2 marks]3.
Identify and explain one literary technique Troy Maxson's character might use to express his feelings about racial injustice.
[3 marks]4.
Choose the correct option: The phrase 'racial fence' in the summary is an example of a ...
[1 mark]Aa) metaphor
Bb) simile
Cc) alliteration
Dd) hyperbole
5.
Identify the tense most frequently used in the summary and explain why it might be appropriate.
[2 marks]6.
Find a phrase in the summary that indicates a character’s personal struggle with racial prejudice.
[2 marks]7.
Analyze how the phrase 'societal barriers' functions as a thematic device in both the summary and the play.
[5 marks]8.
Identify one example of alliteration in the summary.
[2 marks]9.
Explain why understanding the use of metaphor is important when analysing themes of race in literature.
[4 marks]10.
Summarise in a few sentences how language can reflect societal issues such as race and discrimination.
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