Lord of the Flies - Error Correction Worksheet
English
Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet focuses on analyzing themes of civilization versus savagery in Lord of the Flies through error correction and literary technique identification for Grade 8 students.
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Lord of the Flies - Error Correction Worksheet
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies,' a group of boys stranded on a deserted island struggle to establish order and civilization, revealing the fragile nature of societal norms. The novel explores the conflict between the instinct to maintain civility and the darker impulses of savagery. In a pivotal scene, Ralph and Piggy attempt to organize the boys for rescue, emphasizing rationality and social rules. Meanwhile, Jack's descent into barbarism reflects the rising influence of savagery, showcasing how fear and the instinct for power can dismantle structured society. The novel's themes are embodied in the characters' actions and the symbolic 'Lord of the Flies,' a pig's head on a stick, representing the primal forces that threaten civilization. Key phrases include 'savagery takes over,' 'the fragile veneer of order,' and 'the beast within.' These phrases highlight the central conflict between civilization and savagery, illustrating the novel's message about human nature.
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Question 1
Identify the error in the following summary sentence.
1.
What is the error in this summary regarding the progression of the boys' behavior?
[2 marks]C
Question 2
Identify the literary technique used in the phrase 'the fragile veneer of order'.
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Which literary technique is employed in this phrase?
[2 marks]D
Question 3
Correct the following incorrect statement about the theme.
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Provide the correction that aligns with the novel's theme.
[2 marks]E
Question 4
Analyze the symbolism in the phrase 'the beast within'.
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What does this phrase symbolize in the context of the novel?
[2 marks]F
Question 5
Identify the technique used in the phrase 'savagery takes over'.
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Which literary technique is demonstrated in this phrase?
[2 marks]G
Question 6
Correct the following summary: 'The characters’ actions show that society's rules are permanent and unchangeable.'
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Provide a correction that reflects the novel's message about societal rules.
[2 marks]H
Question 7
Identify the literary device in the phrase 'the beast within'.
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What literary device is used in this phrase?
[2 marks]I
Question 8
Write a short paragraph analyzing how the theme of civilization versus savagery is developed through the characters' actions.
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Analyze how the characters' actions demonstrate the conflict between civilization and savagery. (Expected length: 15 lines)
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- 12/31/2025
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