Literary Terms
A story that explains how the earth began, without relying on scientific data, is what kind of story?
Creation Myth
Before the dialogue and stage directions begin in a play, what kind of list is provided in the script?
Cast of Characters
A dramatic production of light and humorous quality with a happy or cheerful ending is:
comedy
Who wrote The Crucible?
Arthur Miller
When a politician gives a speech to get votes & says, "remember my words of wisdom." What type of appeal is this?
Ethos
In literature, when an object, like a dagger, is used to represent an abstract idea, like insanity, this is an example of what?
Symbolism
What is a major division in a play that provides a large portion of dialogue, action, and plot?
Act
A drama where the production is set in a specific time period of the past is what genre of drama is:
historical drama
Who is the first person that Abigail claims practiced witchcraft?
Tituba
This type of appeal uses facts, percentages, statistics, & evidence.
Logos
In literature, when traits and features of a character are revealed to the reader is called:
characterization
A drama where the main character suffers great loss is what genre of drama?
Tragedy
The written portion of a play, consisting of stage directions and character dialogue, is:
script
Who gives Elizabeth Proctor the poppet (doll)?
Mary Warren
This type of appeal is used to create a connection using emotion & feelings.
Pathos
The main character, or one of the main characters, in a literary work. This is the character whose fortunes are of highest concern
protagonist
In a drama, when a single character has a lot to say and is given time and attention in the play, is what?
Monologue
When the author or narrator tells the audience what a character is like.
direct characterization
Who came from Beverly to help discover what happened to the children?
Reverend John Hale
When Michael Jordan is promoting Nike shoes, what type of appeal is this?
Ethos
A character that is a rival of the main character and competes with them all the way through to the climax of a story is considered this type of character
foil
A speech where the audience can hear the private thoughts of a character but the other characters on stage cannot.
Soliloquy
Give 3 examples of primary sources:
speeches, letters, diaries, autobiographies, interviews, official reports, court records, artifacts, photographs, drawings.
Who was in charge of the court?
Danforth
This appeal could include word or images that connect with our senses by including vivid details (taste, smell, hearing, touch, sight).
Pathos