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Worksheet on The Color Purple - Epistolary Form

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Grade 7
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This worksheet explores the use of epistolary form in Alice Walker's The Color Purple, encouraging analysis of its techniques and significance through exam-style questions.

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#English
#Literature Analysis
#The Color Purple
#Epistolary Form

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Worksheet on The Color Purple - Epistolary Form

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Understanding the Epistolary Form

Scene Summary: In Alice Walker's novel, The Color Purple, much of the story is conveyed through a series of letters written by the protagonist, Celie. These letters serve as her personal voice, revealing her innermost thoughts, struggles, and relationships over several decades. The epistolary format allows readers to experience Celie’s growth and transformation intimately, as her tone evolves from naive and oppressed to confident and self-empowered. Context Guide: The use of letters in literature is a powerful device that emphasizes personal perspective and emotional depth. In this novel, the letters are addressed to God and later to her sister Nettie, creating an authentic sense of diary-like intimacy. This format also enables the narrative to include multiple viewpoints, as other characters’ letters are introduced later. Phrases such as 'Dear God' and 'I believe' highlight the personal and spiritual tone of the correspondence, drawing readers into Celie’s private world and reinforcing her journey toward self-identity and liberation.

1.
What is the primary narrative technique used in The Color Purple, as described in the summary?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify one benefit of using letters as a narrative device in the novel.
[2 marks]
3.
Which phrases in the summary indicate the tone of Celie's letters?
[2 marks]
4.
Explain how the epistolary form contributes to the development of Celie’s character.
[4 marks]
5.
From the summary, what are two ways the letters evolve to reflect Celie’s personal growth?
[3 marks]
6.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best explains why the epistolary format is effective in conveying Celie’s struggles?
Aa) It creates a sense of distance between the reader and Celie
Bb) It allows readers to see her thoughts directly and experience her emotional journey
Cc) It limits the amount of background information provided
Dd) It makes the story more humorous
7.
Identify one literary device that might be used in Celie’s letters to express her feelings.
[2 marks]
8.
Discuss one reason why an author might choose the epistolary form for a novel?
[4 marks]
9.
Create a brief outline for a letter from Celie to her sister Nettie that reflects her current feelings about her life.
[5 marks]

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12/31/2025
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