Worksheet on The Curious Incident: Family
English
Grade 7
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A worksheet focusing on grammar analysis related to the theme of family in The Curious Incident for Grade 7 students.
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Worksheet on The Curious Incident: Family
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Grade Grade 7
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Understanding Family Themes in The Curious Incident
Scene Summary and Context Guide: In Mark Haddon's novel 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,' the protagonist Christopher Boone is a young boy with autism who embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about a neighbor's dog. Throughout the story, family relationships play a crucial role, especially Christopher's relationships with his father and mother. The novel explores themes of trust, independence, and communication within the family unit. For example, Christopher's father is protective yet distant, often struggling to connect emotionally. Meanwhile, Christopher's mother is absent for much of the story, creating tension and mystery. A key phrase, 'I find people confusing,' reflects Christopher's difficulty in navigating social and familial relationships. The novel intricately portrays how family members communicate and misunderstand each other, highlighting the complexities of familial bonds. This analysis aims to examine the author's use of language and literary techniques to depict these family dynamics.
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Answer each question based on the passage and your understanding of the novel.
1.
What is the main theme discussed in the passage related to family?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one literary technique the author uses to depict Christopher's view of his family.
[2 marks]3.
In the context of the passage, what does the phrase 'I find people confusing' suggest about Christopher's relationship with his family?
[3 marks]4.
Which literary technique is demonstrated by the phrase 'I find people confusing'?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Hyperbole
Cc) Repetition
Dd) First-person narration
5.
Describe how the narrative style helps readers understand Christopher's family relationships.
6.
Explain in your own words how perceptions of family are portrayed in the passage.
[3 marks]7.
Identify and analyze the use of any one literary technique in the passage that emphasizes family complexity.
8.
Create a short paragraph (about 150 words) imagining a scene where Christopher discusses his family with a friend. Use descriptive language and include at least two literary techniques.
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- 12/31/2025
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