The Glass Menagerie - Memory Play: Grammar Exercises
English
Grade 7
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focused on grammar analysis related to Tennessee Williams' play 'The Glass Menagerie,' emphasizing the concept of the memory play for Grade 7 students.
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The Glass Menagerie - Memory Play: Grammar Exercises
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Scene Summary and Context
The Glass Menagerie is a semi-autobiographical play set in St. Louis during the 1930s. It revolves around the Wingfield family, particularly Laura, Tom, and their mother Amanda. The play is characterized as a memory play, where Tom narrates his memories of the past. The narrative often blurs the line between reality and memory, reflecting on the fragility of dreams and the passage of time. A key excerpt from the play includes Tom describing his desire to escape, mentioning phrases like 'poor little Laura' and describing the 'glass menagerie' as symbolic of Laura's delicate world. The play employs a poetic and reflective tone, emphasizing nostalgia and regret. Williams uses lighting, symbolic props, and lyrical dialogue to evoke the atmosphere of memory, making the narration feel almost dreamlike. This style invites viewers to explore how memory influences perceptions of reality and personal identities within the play.
1.
Identify the narrative style used in 'The Glass Menagerie' and explain its significance to the story.
[2 marks]2.
What phrase from the excerpt highlights the fragility of Laura's world?
[2 marks]3.
Which literary device is primarily used when Tom describes his desire to escape as 'a window of hope'?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Simile
Cc) Irony
Dd) Alliteration
4.
Explain how Williams uses poetic language to create a nostalgic tone in the play.
[4 marks]5.
Identify and analyze the use of a simile in the scene summary.
[2 marks]6.
How does the play's narrative technique affect the audience's perception of reality?
[3 marks]7.
Create a short poetic description of a memory similar to Tom's narration, using at least one literary technique discussed.
8.
Identify the volta (turn of thought) in Tom's narration and explain its effect.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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