Hamlet - Literary Analysis and Essay Writing
English
Year 9
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A worksheet focusing on comprehension and analysis of Hamlet, with an emphasis on themes related to technology, aimed at Year 9 students.
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Hamlet - Literary Analysis and Essay Writing
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Grade Year 9
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Extract from Hamlet: The To Be or Not to Be Soliloquy
To be, or not to be: that is the question:
Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them: to die, to sleep;
No more; and by a sleep to say we end
The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to: ’tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wish’d. To die, to sleep;
To sleep, perchance to dream—ay, there’s the rub:
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause—
1.
Identify two literary devices used in this extract and explain their effect.
[3 marks]2.
How does Shakespeare’s language reflect Hamlet’s internal conflict about technology and modern society?
[3 marks]3.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘the heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks’ in the context of the character’s dilemma?
[2 marks]B
Analysis of Literary Devices in Hamlet
Answer the following questions focusing on the use of specific literary devices in the extract.
1.
What device is employed in the phrase 'sea of troubles'?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
Cc) Personification
Dd) Hyperbole
2.
Identify the rhetorical device used in 'To be, or not to be'.
Aa) Repetition
Bb) Rhetorical question
Cc) Irony
Dd) Alliteration
3.
Explain the effect of the phrase 'perchances to dream' in Hamlet's speech.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing: Modernising Hamlet’s Soliloquy on Technology
Imagine Hamlet is reflecting on modern technology and social media. Write a 20-line monologue expressing his feelings about the influence of technology on human life and mental health.
1.
Your monologue should include at least two literary devices (e.g., metaphor, alliteration, rhetorical question). Ensure your tone is contemplative and expressive.
[10 marks]2.
Checklist: Include in your writing...
- A clear mood or tone
- Use of literary devices
- Reflection on the impact of technology
- An engaging opening and closing
- Personal insights or opinions
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