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Exploring Language in An Inspector Calls

Authored by Diviya Berathan

English

10th Grade

Exploring Language in An Inspector Calls
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony in "An Inspector Calls"?

The Inspector’s final speech to the family.

The audience knowing about the Titanic’s fate, while Mr. Birling claims it is unsinkable.

Sheila’s engagement ring.

Eric’s drinking problem.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What language technique is used when Mr. Birling says, “I speak as a hard-headed practical man of business”?

Simile

Metaphor

Alliteration

Hyperbole

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the Inspector’s use of language when he says, “We are members of one body”?

Metaphor

Personification

Onomatopoeia

Irony

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When Sheila says, “You mustn’t try to build up a kind of wall between us and that girl,” what language technique is she using?

Simile

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Alliteration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which technique is used in the Inspector’s line: “Fire and blood and anguish”?

Simile

Rule of three

Personification

Euphemism

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of Priestley’s use of short sentences in the Inspector’s speech?

To create a sense of calm

To build tension and urgency

To confuse the audience

To show the Inspector is unsure

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which language technique is present in the phrase “pink and intimate” used to describe the lighting at the start of the play?

Symbolism

Alliteration

Imagery

Irony

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