Analysis of an Author
Assessing the Act
Definition Dilemma
Discussing Drama
Sentence Starters
100
Dying eight months shy of his ___________ birthday, Arthur Miller continued at his craft in the days leading up to his death.
What is ninetieth (90th)
100
The daughter of Reverend Parris, ___________, is struck silent after a difficult day.
Who is Betty
100
a bottomless pit of ruin; a yawning gulf
What is abyss
100
A _____________ is a struggle between opposing forces.
What is conflict
100
She showed them her usual _________, for she always respected her elders.
What is deference
200
After a college courtship, in 1940, Arthur married his sweetest's sweetest - Mary Grace Slattery. Flash forward and after the birth of two children and sixteen seasons of unity - Arthur had an affair and subsequently left his wife for this screen siren of the 1940s and 1950s.
Who is Marilyn Monroe
200
Goody ________ drives her daughter, _________, to Tituba to speak to her deceased kids.
What is Putnam, Ruth
200
crafty or cunning
What is canny
200
______________ is the conversation between characters.
What is dialogue
200
Faith knew that __________ was brewing in her village.
What is anarchy
300
Bringing _____________ to Broadway, in 1947, Miller secured success on The Great White Way at the young age of 32. Campbell Clue: The title of the play is similar to this ABC daytime drama that ran from 1970-2011 and featured Susan Lucci as the entertaining Erica Kane.
What is "All My Sons"
300
_______________ (first and last) is discovered to have had an affair with _____ (age) year old __________ (first and last).
What is John Proctor, 17, Abigail Williams
300
continually complaining
What is sniveling
300
*** DAILY DOUBLE *** An __________ is a short speech that is delivered by a character to the audience, but is not heard by other characters who are present.
What is aside
300
Can you __________ Jack’s story that he was working in the barn last night?
What is corroborate
400
On February 10, 1949 - Arthur debuted his production of _______________ which would open to rave reviews. Approximately 56 years to the day, Miller passed away on the anniversary of its opening. Campbell Clue: It has been revived on Broadway four times: 1975, 1984, 1999, and 2012. Consider the campaign for Nationwide.
What is "Death of a Salesman"
400
What does Reverend Parris find in the forest?
What is the girls dancing and Tituba waving
400
enormous or noteworthy
What is prodigious
400
A ___________ is a minor character who provides a striking contrast to another character. Campbell Clue: Hairdressers have been known to employ this to highlight hair.
What is foil
400
An ____________ laugh escaped Faith’s father and the crowd was at a loss for words.
What is imperceptible
500
Rejected by the ____________________ for low grades, Miller persevered and acquired acceptance from the university. Campbell Clue: The state is the ninth most populous in the United States and it is known for its lakes.
What is the University of Michigan
500
*** DAILY DOUBLE *** What does Rebecca Nurse state will cure the girls' apparent illnesses?
What is them becoming tiring of the behavior
500
morally lax
What is licentious
500
Complete the following plot stages: __________ --> Rising Action --> __________ --> Falling Action --> __________ Campbell Clue: #1 - synonymous w/the Monroeville Mall #2 - song by ululating Usher #3 - synonymous w/the solar system
What is Exposition, Climax, Resolution
500
“We know that you are a good girl, Faith, not one to commit __________,” Faith’s mother said.
What is iniquity
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