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   The language in An Inspector Calls includes dialogue and stage directions. Priestley has tried to make the dialogue realistic so there is less emphasis on imagery and more focus on plain, at times ...

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   This use of dramatic irony also highlights Priestley’s critique of the capitalist, self-assured attitudes of people like Birling. Symbolism in Language. Priestley uses symbolic language to represent larger ideas in the play. The name "Eva Smith": The character Eva Smith is symbolic of the working class. Her first name, "Eva," can be linked to ...

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   Nov 14, 2024 · Dramatic speech and language. It is important to consider the ways in which Priestley organises speech and language within the play. For example, the use of dialogue; the use of monologues and each character’s specific use of language. Dramatic Irony. Priestley uses a great deal of dramatic irony throughout the first part of Act I

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   Analyse the language used in this extract. How does Priestley use language to create drama? Show answer Hide answer. Stage directions - Gerald says his first line '(bitterly)' and this makes it ...

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   How does Priestley use the character of the Inspector to suggest ways that society could be improved? Write about: what society is shown to be like in the play and how it might be improved. how Priestley presents society through what the Inspector says and does [30 marks] AO4 [4 marks]

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   Priestley cleverly structures the acts so that they end on gripping cliff-hangers. There is also a final climax and then a twist at the very end. This use of structure helps to keep the audience ...

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   How does Priestley use language?

   • The play’s language is carefully crafted to explore ideas of social responsibility, class, and morality. Below are some important points about how Priestley uses language in the play, focusing on dialogue, dramatic techniques, symbolism, and the use of irony.

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   Why does Priestley use dialogue?

   • Priestley’s use of dialogue is central to revealing character traits and the social positions of the characters. The way each character speaks reflects their background, beliefs, and moral standing. Arthur Birling: His speech is often pompous and filled with business jargon, reflecting his capitalist mindset and self-importance.

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   How does Priestley's dialogue portray the Inspector?

   • It portrays the Inspector’s ability to exert power and control, and also how the other characters seem compelled to listen, as though under a spell. Priestley’s dialogue portrays a broad range of traits so that all the characters have distinctive personalities: the moody and explosive Eric, the tight-lipped Sybil Birling and the discreet Gerald.

   Language Language device: Voice An Inspector Calls (Grades 9–1)

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   How does Priestley use repetition?

   • This repetition helps get across Eric's character in a subtle way. Priestley uses interruptions to add to the drama, a panicked Mr Birling quickly interrupts his daughter ' (cutting in) Just a minute, Sheila. Now, Inspector, perhaps you and I had better go and talk this over quietly in a corner-'.

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   Why does Priestley use dramatic irony?

   • Dramatic Irony Priestley makes extensive use of dramatic irony throughout the play, particularly in the speeches of Arthur Birling. This technique is used to undermine Birling’s confidence and authority, as the audience knows that many of his statements about the future are incorrect.

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   How does Priestley use interruptions?

   • The playwright cannot rely on lengthy descriptions about actions and appearance. This repetition helps get across Eric's character in a subtle way. Priestley uses interruptions to add to the drama, a panicked Mr Birling quickly interrupts his daughter ' (cutting in) Just a minute, Sheila.

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   Priestley’s dialogue portrays a broad range of traits so that all the characters have distinctive personalities: the moody and explosive Eric, the tight-lipped Sybil Birling and the discreet Gerald. Arthur Birling and Sheila share the Inspector’s directness, even bluntness in the case of Arthur Birling, who is also given to oratory, but of a different kind.