Crucible Characters
This slave from Barbados is the first person accused of witchcraft and confesses after being pressured.
Who is Tituba
“I saw Goody Good with the Devil! I saw Goody Osburn with the Devil!”
Who is Tituba
A doctor recommending a medical treatment is an example of this appeal.
What is Ethos
This fallacy happens when someone claims something is true because everyone believes it.
What is bandwagon
This is the main point or position that a writer is trying to prove.
What is a claim
This minister worries more about his reputation in Salem than the truth of the trials.
Who is Reverend Parris
“There is either obedience or the church will burn like Hell is burning!”
Who is Reverend Parris
This rhetorical appeal focuses on emotions.
What is pathos
“If you don’t support this law, criminals will take over the streets.”
What is Scare Tactic/Appeal to Fear
This part of an argument explains how the evidence supports the claim.
What is reasoning
This woman is known for her strong moral character and struggles to forgive her husband’s affair.
Elizabeth Proctor
“I have given you my soul; leave me my name!”
Who is John Proctor
This rhetorical appeal relies on facts, statistics, and logical reasoning.
What is logos
This fallacy uses fear or threats instead of evidence to persuade people.
What is Appeal to Fear or Scare Tactic
Facts, statistics, quotes, or examples used to support a claim are called this.
What is evidence
This character leads many of the accusations and once worked for John Proctor.
Who is Abigail Williams
“The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you.”
Who is Elizabeth Proctor
If a student argues that school should start later by presenting sleep research and statistics, they are using this appeal.
What is logos
This fallacy suggests that one event will lead to a chain of terrible events without evidence.
What is Slippery Slope
This is the opposing viewpoint that a writer addresses in an argument.
What is a counterargument or counterclaim
This young girl pretends to see spirits in court and later joins Abigail in accusing others.
Who is Mary Warren
“I denounce these proceedings.”
Who is Hale
When a speaker lists their qualifications, experience, or background to gain trust from the audience, they are using this appeal.
What is Ethos
This fallacy attacks the person instead of the argument.
What is Ad Hominem
This is when a writer restates information from a source in their own words.
What is paraphrasing