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Irony
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"The wings! Her wings are spreading! Mary, please, don't.

Abigail Williams

100

What is the irony behind witchcraft in Salem

They are puritans that and believe in the opposite of witchcraft. 

100

Confesses an affair with Abigail Williams.

John Proctor

100

What is Mary Warren asked to do to prove she is not a witch?

Faint

100

Who runs away from Salem to escape the consequences of her actions?

Abigail

200

"Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life."

John Proctor

200

What kind of irony is this; "Do that which is good, and no harm shall come to thee."

Verbal Irony

200

Who is brought out of jail to convince her husband to confess of witchcraft?

Elizabeth Proctor

200

What does Mary give to Elizabeth for Abigail?

A poppet (a doll)

200

What animal does Abigail claim to see in the courtroom?

A yellow bird

300

"He have his goodness now. Got forbid I take it from him."

Elizabeth Proctor

300

Abigail's attempt to get rid of Elizabeth only to have John die is what kind of irony?

Situational Irony

300

Pressed to death for not giving out a name

Giles Corey

300

Why does John rip up his signed confession?

He wants to keep his name pure.

300

Who accuses John Proctor of witchcraft?

Mary Warren

400

"It's a lie. They are innocent."

Reverend Hale

400

John forgets the commandment about adultery after having committed adultery. This is an example of what kind of irony?

Situational Irony

400

An expert of witchcraft called to Salem

Reverend Hale

400

What religion are the people of Salem

Puritan religion

400

What does "The Crucible" mean?

A severe test or trial

500

"He come at me by night and every day to sign, to sign, to sign . . . my name . . . 

I'll murder you he says, if my wife hangs!"

Mary Warren

500

Danforth says "Has John Proctor ever committed the crime of lechery?" 

Elizabeth says "No, sir" 

What kind of irony is this an example of?

Verbal irony

500

Steals money from Reverend Parris

Abigail Williams
500

The Crucible a story used to reveal a hidden meaning. What is this called?

Allegory

500
What event prompted the writing of The Crucible?​​​​

The Red Scare

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