Parts of Speech
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing.
What is logos?
The rhetorical appeal that connects to logic and sense.
What does it mean to persuade?
To convince your audience of a certain belief/idea.
Where does the play take place?
In Salem, Massachusetts.
Finish the lyrics to "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys.
Tell me why
Ain't nothing but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothing but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
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Tell me why
Ain't nothing but a heartache
Tell me why
Ain't nothing but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way
What is a verb?
An action word.
What is pathos?
The rhetorical appeal that connects to the audience's emotions/feelings.
List any 3 specific, individual components of an essay.
Topic sentences, examples, background information, textual evidence, paragraphs, transitional phrases, concluding sentences, in-text-citations, proper formatting, etc.
Is Mary Warren a static or dynamic character? Briefly explain.
Mary Warren is a dynamic character because she undergoes significant personality changes throughout The Crucible. She evolves from being a timid, easily influenced servant to a more confident witness in court, only to revert to a fearful state and accuse John Proctor under pressure.
Finish the lyrics to Eminem's song, "Lose Yourself."
The clock's run out, time's up, over, blaow
Snap back to reality, _____________________
Ope, there goes Rabbit, he choked, he's so mad
But he won't give up that easy, no, he won't have it
The clock's run out, time's up, over, blaow
Snap back to reality, ope, there goes gravity
Ope, there goes Rabbit, he choked, he's so mad
But he won't give up that easy, no, he won't have it
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun.
What is ethos?
The rhetorical appeal that connects to the credibility of the speaker.
What is a counterclaim?
A statement that opposes your main argument.
It's a way to acknowledge and address the opposing viewpoint, which ultimately strengthens your position by allowing you to refute it with evidence and logic.
Describe a scene from the play that demonstrates the idea of "herd mentality."
Herd mentality - the tendency for people's behavior or beliefs to conform to those of the group to which they belong.
*One example: the girls followed Abigail's lead in making accusations.
Finish the lyrics to "Ain't It Fun" by Paramore.
Ain't it fun
_____________________
Ain't it good
Bein' all alone?
Ain't it fun
Livin' in the real world?
Ain't it good
Bein' all alone?
What is an adverb?
A word that describes or modifies a verb or an adjective.
The following sentence is an example of which rhetorical appeal:
If you're still unsure, please consider that my advanced degree and fieldwork speak for themselves.
Ethos, because the speaker is articulating on their experience.
What is a rebuttal?
A response to a counterargument, specifically designed to prove that the opposing view is incorrect or less significant than your own.
By effectively addressing potential objections, a rebuttal strengthens your overall argument and increases your credibility with the reader.
Identify a thematic topic from The Crucible and explain how it is present in the text.
Possible thematic topics include: hysteria, fear, integrity, faith, honesty, reputation, guilt, injustice/justice, authority/power, goodness.
Finish the lyrics to "Dancing Through Life" from the Wicked soundtrack.
Dancing through life, no need to tough it
When you can slough it off as I do
Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters
It's just life, _______________________
Dancing through life, no need to tough it
When you can slough it off as I do
Nothing matters but knowing nothing matters
It's just life, so keep dancing through
What is a conjunction?
A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
The following sentence is an example of which rhetorical appeal:
You should consider another route if you leave later. I heard that that street is far more dangerous and ominous at night than during the daytime.
Pathos, because it is instilling a sense of fear.
Explain how research can enhance a writer's credibility.
Research enhances a writer's credibility by demonstrating knowledge, supporting arguments with evidence, and building trust with the reader through accuracy and verifiable sources. Thorough research ensures information is up-to-date and well-supported, and properly citing sources allows readers to verify the information, while also allowing writers to avoid presenting false or outdated information.
Briefly explain how The Crucible is an allegory for McCarthyism.
The Crucible is an allegory for McCarthyism because the historical Salem witch trials were used to mirror the mass hysteria, false accusations, and fear of communism that characterized the Red Scare of the 1950s. The play uses the 17th-century witch hunt to critique the anti-communist tactics of the McCarthy era, where many Americans had their lives ruined based on little to no evidence, much like those accused of witchcraft. Both events were fueled by fear and paranoia, leading to the destruction of innocent lives and the erosion of individual rights.
Finish the lyrics to Wiz Khalifa's song "See You Again" featuring Charlie Puth.
How can we not talk about family when family's all that we got?
Everythin' I went through, you were standin' there by my side
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How can we not talk about family when family's all that we got?
Everythin' I went through, you were standin' there by my side
And now you gon' be with me for the last ride