Power & Politics Subset: My Last Duchess - Error Correction
English
Grade 6
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A worksheet designed to analyze themes of power and control in Robert Browning's 'My Last Duchess' through error correction and technique identification. Suitable for Grade 6 students.
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Power & Politics Subset: My Last Duchess - Error Correction
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Introduction and Context
Scene Summary and Context Guide: 'My Last Duchess' is a dramatic monologue by Robert Browning that explores themes of power, pride, and control. The poem is spoken by a duke who exhibits possessiveness over his late wife, implying his dissatisfaction and hinting at his authoritative nature. The duke's tone reveals subtle manipulation and authority, often expressed through his choice of words and phrasing. For instance, phrases like 'my last duchess' suggest ownership, while references to her 'smile' and 'gesture' imply his control over her behavior. Browning uses irony and a controlled tone to depict the duke’s personality and the underlying power struggle. The poem's setting involves a conversation with an envoy, where the duke’s attitude subtly exposes his dominance and suspicion of his wife’s innocence. Understanding the tone and literary devices such as irony and diction helps reveal the underlying themes of authority and societal status in the poem.
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Questions on Literary Techniques and Error Correction
Answer each question carefully. For error correction questions, identify the literary technique used or suggest the correction.
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Identify the literary device used in the phrase: 'her smile... seemed to be quite free.'
[2 marks]2.
Correct the error in this sentence: 'The duke shows his power by controlling the perception of his wife.'
[2 marks]3.
What is the tone of the duke when he discusses his wife? Is it respectful, dismissive, or commanding? Provide a brief explanation.
[3 marks]4.
Identify the main literary technique Browning uses in the phrase: 'her looks went everywhere.'
[2 marks]5.
Analyze the use of diction in the phrase: 'The bough of cherries some officious fool.' What does the word 'officious' suggest about the duke’s attitude?
[3 marks]6.
Select the correct statement about the poem’s tone:
a) It is joyful and admiring
b) It is sarcastic and controlling
c) It is neutral and factual
d) It is mournful and sad
Aa) It is joyful and admiring
Bb) It is sarcastic and controlling
Cc) It is neutral and factual
Dd) It is mournful and sad
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Identify the type of poem 'My Last Duchess' is, based on the narrator's speech pattern.
[2 marks]8.
In the phrase 'Notice Neptune, though, / Taming a sea-horse,' what does the symbolic image suggest about the duke?
[3 marks]9.
Explain how Browning’s use of irony enhances the portrayal of the duke’s character.
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- 12/31/2025
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