notes
terms
short stories
the crucible
quotes
100

The earliest era of American literature.

Native American literature

100

Passing down stories and histories by word of mouth.

Oral Tradition

100

Who likes going on walks in the woods with strangers?

Goodman Brown

100

Who is the leader of the girls in the woods? 

Abigail

100

"And the wind, God's icy wind, will blow!" 

Proctor

200

Early National/Revolutionary Period: Even though Americans were finally writing literature during this time period, their writing was still distinctly _______________.

British / European

200

Stories involving the gods and creation

Myths

200

Who likes abusing (and killing) their wives?

Jason Gunter.

200

How old is Abigail? 

17

200

Who says the following: "Welcome, again, my children, to the communion of your race!"

The devil/stranger

300

When God has already decided who will be saved.

Predestination

300

Regionally based stories that involve superstitions. (Often consists of animals as the main characters)

Folktales (Folklore)

300

How many shells were in Yate's shotgun?

0

300

What did Rev. Parris replace at the church? 

Candlesticks
300
"A wild thing may say wild things."

Abigail

400

The Colonial Period took place between _____ ______________ ___ ______________ and ____ _______________ _____.

The founding of Jamestown and the Revolutionary War.

400

When a writer intentionally chooses not present the reader with a clear answer about something in a story.

Ambiguity.

400

Who can't find their broom?

Goody Cloyse

400

What does Abigail say was moving in the caldron? 

a frog

400

I've heard you to be a sensible man, Mr. Hale. I hope you'll leave some of it in Salem. 

Proctor

500

What example was provided of Early National/Revolutionary fiction?

Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" / "Rip Van Winkle"

500

A character who is easily recognizable due to their traits.

Archetype

500

Of all the characters we have met, who feels the most guilt at the end of their story?

Reverend Yates

500

What year does the story take place? 

1692

500

The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you.

Elizabeth