Methods of Persuasion
What are all of the methods of persuasion?
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
True or False: Myths include gods and goddesses and usually explain the creation of the world.
True
Where does "The Crucible" take place?
Salem
Which two characters in "The Crucible" had an affair?
John Proctor and Abigail Williams
List the THREE types of Author's Purpose
Inform, Entertain, Persuade
Which persuasion method primarily relies on establishing the credibility and authority of the speaker?
Ethos
True or False: The story of Zeus is an example of a Legend.
False
What happens in Salem before the spread of witchcraft allegations?
Betty Parris falling ill after dancing in the woods
Who is the first person to admit to witchcraft at the beginning of the play?
Tituba
What is the definition of mood?
The feelings a work of literature evokes in a reader.
Which method of persuasion uses facts and logic to appeal or persuade an audience?
Logos
True or False: The Black-Eyed Children are an example of a Legend.
True
Mary Warren brings an important item home from court in Act Two. What is it?
a poppet/doll
What evidence does Cheever find that leads to Elizabeth's arrest in Act Two?
A needle in the poppet
Give THREE examples of mood
any emotion
Which method of persuasion relies on an emotional appeal to the audience?
Pathos
Is a myth or a legend based on historical facts?
Legend
Which main character gets executed at the end of Act Four?
John Proctor
Why does Mary Warren ultimately recant her confession about the poppet?
She becomes overwhelmed by Abigail's threatening presence
What is the definition of author's purpose?
Why an author chose to write their specific piece of literature.
A commercial shows a tearful child reuniting with their military parent. This advertisement primarily uses:
Pathos
In the myth, Persephone and the Pomegranate Seeds, what is the aspect of Earth that was created?
Creation of the seasons
What happens to Reverend Parris by Act Four?
He wants the trials to stop because he is in fear for his life.
What is John Proctor's primary internal conflict throughout the play?
His struggle with maintaining his reputation
In "The Crucible," Arthur Miller's main purpose for writing was to:
draw parallels between Salem and McCarthy-era politics