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Worksheet on 'My Last Duchess' - Full Anthology

English
Year 9
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet covering 'My Last Duchess' for Year 9 students, focusing on literary analysis and exam-style questions.

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Worksheet on 'My Last Duchess' - Full Anthology

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Grade Year 9
A

Introduction and Context

That’s my last Duchess painted on the wall, Looking as if she were alive. I call That piece a wonder, a wonder. Here’s an example of the Duke’s possessiveness and arrogance. Notice how he describes the painting—what does this suggest about his attitude towards his wife?

1.
What does the Duke's description of the painting reveal about his feelings towards his wife?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the technique used when the Duke refers to her smile as a 'wonder'.
[2 marks]
B

Analysis of Characterisation

Notice how the Duke speaks about the Duchess, implying she was too easily pleased and did not meet his expectations. His tone is possessive and dismissive.

Read the extract and answer the following analytical questions.
1.
What language does the Duke use that indicates his attitude towards the Duchess?
[2 marks]
2.
Analyse the use of pronouns in the Duke’s speech and what they reveal about his character.
[4 marks]
C

Poetic and Dramatic Techniques

The poem employs various literary devices to reveal character and themes. Focus on tone, irony, and diction.

Identify and explain the effect of the following techniques used in the extract.
1.
Identify a technique used when the Duke says, 'That piece a wonder, a wonder.' and explain its effect.
[1 mark]
Aa) Metaphor – shows admiration
Bb) Irony – suggests sarcasm
Cc) Alliteration – emphasizes the wonder
Dd) Hyperbole – exaggerates praise
2.
What does the use of enjambment in the extract contribute to the tone?
[2 marks]
D

Themes and Ideas

This extract hints at themes of control, jealousy, and status within the Duke’s character and social context.

Answer the questions related to the major themes in the extract.
1.
What does the Duke’s attitude suggest about his views on marriage and status?
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how the extract reveals the Duke’s possible motivation for his actions towards the Duchess.
[4 marks]
E

Creative Writing: Monologue

Imagine you are the Duke describing your feelings about your last Duchess. Write a monologue from his perspective, using language and tone consistent with the extract.
1.
Write a 20-line monologue expressing the Duke’s thoughts, focusing on his feelings about his wife and his attitude towards her.
[10 marks]

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