The History Boys - Ethics Grammar Exercises
English
Grade 7
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A worksheet focusing on grammar analysis related to ethics in The History Boys. Activities include identifying literary techniques and applying grammatical skills to deepen understanding of the text.
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The History Boys - Ethics Grammar Exercises
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Scene Summary and Context
In 'The History Boys,' a group of academically talented students prepares for university entrance exams under the guidance of their teachers. The play explores themes of ethics, education, and the power of language. Teachers often challenge students’ beliefs about honesty, ambition, and morality through their dialogues. A key scene features a discussion about the importance of truthfulness and the moral dilemmas involved in academic success. The characters utilize various rhetorical devices and language techniques to persuade and influence each other. For example, phrases like 'the end justifies the means' are used to provoke thought about ethical boundaries. This scene exemplifies the play’s focus on moral questions and the role language plays in shaping opinions.
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Identify the phrase from the summary that suggests a moral dilemma related to academic success.
[2 marks]2.
What is the main theme discussed in the scene summary?
[2 marks]3.
Describe the role of language in the scene as summarized.
[3 marks]B
Literary Technique Identification
1. 'The end justifies the means.'
2. 'He used a sharp, pointed argument to cut through the opposition.'
3. 'Her words flowed smoothly, like a gentle stream.'
4. 'A sudden shift in tone, a volta, changes the mood of the conversation.'
1.
Identify the literary technique in phrase 1.
[2 marks]2.
What technique is illustrated by phrase 2?
[2 marks]3.
Identify the technique in phrase 3.
[2 marks]4.
What is the literary device in phrase 4?
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing: Ethical Dilemmas
Write a short story or scene (about 200 words) involving an ethical dilemma faced by a student. Use at least two literary techniques discussed earlier. Follow the checklist below:
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Creative Writing Prompt: Write a scene where a student faces a moral choice about honesty. Include at least two literary techniques such as metaphor, simile, or volta.
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Analyzing Ethical Language
Review the following sentence and analyze the language used to express ethics. Write your analysis below.
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Identify the phrase that directly links honesty to trust.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the language used emphasizes the ethical importance.
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