The Color Purple: Error Correction Worksheet

English
Grade 7
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet focuses on error correction and analysis related to themes of racism and sexism in The Color Purple. Students will review a summary and extract key phrases, then identify literary techniques and analyze the author's choices.

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The Color Purple: Error Correction Worksheet

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Grade Grade 7
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Scene Summary and Context

The novel 'The Color Purple' explores the complex issues of race and gender in early 20th-century America. It centers on Celie, a Black woman facing oppression from both societal racism and gender discrimination. Throughout her journey, she encounters various characters who influence her understanding of self-worth and resistance. The narrative highlights systemic injustice, personal resilience, and the struggle for dignity. A recurring motif is the phrase 'sugar in her tea,' which symbolizes comfort amidst adversity, but can also denote superficial sweetness masking deeper struggles. The author employs vivid imagery and dialect to evoke authenticity and emotional depth. For example, descriptions like 'the sky was a heavy blanket' convey a sense of suffocation and despair, echoing Celie's internal state. The novel's tone combines somber reflection with moments of hope, encouraging readers to consider the impact of societal biases and the importance of personal agency.

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Error Correction and Literary Analysis

Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences related to themes of racism and sexism. For each, specify the literary technique used.
1.
The author uses metaphor when describing the 'heavy blanket' over the sky to symbolize oppression.
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the error in the phrase: 'superficial sweetness masking deeper struggles.'
[2 marks]
3.
Correct the following sentence: 'The systemic injustice was clear, but the characters show little resistance.'
[2 marks]
4.
Identify the literary device in the phrase: 'the sky was a heavy blanket.'
[2 marks]
5.
Correct the grammatical error in this sentence: 'Celie's words was full of pain.'
[2 marks]
6.
Identify the tone of the phrase: 'Moments of hope, encouraging readers to consider societal biases.'
[2 marks]
7.
Rewrite the phrase to better emphasize the theme of resilience: 'Celie encounters various characters who influence her understanding of self-worth.'
[2 marks]
8.
Identify the literary device in the phrase: 'a sense of suffocation and despair, echoing Celie's internal state.'
[2 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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