The Writer’s Techniques

• What is the title of the play discussed in the study material?

  An Inspector Calls
• What are the dramatic techniques used by Priestley in 'An Inspector Calls'?

  • Pacing the action to build tension
  • Importance of entrances and exits
  • Dramatic beginnings and ends of acts
  • Freezing actions to create suspense
  • Use of cliffhangers
• What does the way the play looks convey about its message?

  The visual presentation can communicate significant themes.
• What does Priestley do at the end of Act Two?

  He creates a cliffhanger with a door slamming.
• How does the Inspector's language differ from other characters' in the play?

  He uses plain and direct language to avoid confusion.
• What effect does Sheila's language have on her character development throughout the play?

  Her language evolves from childish to confident and assertive.
• What does the Inspector's use of imagery convey in the play?

  It emphasizes the consequences of actions, as seen in "fire and blood and anguish."
• What literary device does Priestley use to influence the audience's perception?

  Dramatic irony
• How do the Birlings use euphemisms in the play?

  They use euphemisms to obscure their true intentions and meanings.
• What is the significance of the Inspector's tone and language in the play?

  It sets him apart and highlights his authority and emotional impact.
• How does Sheila's perspective on the Inspector change throughout the play?

  She begins to see the Inspector as a serious figure rather than a joke.
• What does the Inspector's manner suggest about his character?

  His manner is described as extraordinary and rude.
• What does Priestley suggest about the characters' learning throughout the play?

  He suggests that they begin to learn important lessons about responsibility.
• How does the audience's perception of the Inspector change as the play progresses?

  The audience begins to question whether the Inspector is genuine or a fake.
• What are the key themes explored in 'An Inspector Calls'?

  • Social responsibility
  • Class and inequality
  • The impact of actions on others
  • The importance of learning from mistakes