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The Crucible
Dictionary
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"Logos" is an appeal to what?
logic
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DAILY DOUBLE: The entire group must sing the ABC's VERY loudly and VERY off tune. Define irony
the opposite of what one expects to happen
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What is personification?
Giving a non-living object human characteristics
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DAILY DOUBLE: The entire group must make fating noises with their armpits. What were Americans fearing during the time that The Crucible was WRITTEN?
communism
100
Using a dictionary, NOT your phone, find the definition of the following word: somber
gloomy
200
What is a protagonist?
the leading character in which significant events revolve around
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ethos is an appeal to
ethics
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What is a metaphor?
Directly comparing two things.
200
What are stage directions?
an instruction in the text of a play indicating the movement, position, tone or emotion of an actor
200
Using a dictionary, NOT your phone, find the definition of the following word: Pessimistic
tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen
300
DAILY DOUBLE: One person from the group must call his/her mom/dad and when they answer say "Mom, why did you call me? I'm at school." Let them reply and then hang up. Define pathos
an appeal to emotion
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What is a static character?
A character that stays the same throughout the entire work
300
Which pronouns are used in 3rd person narration?
"he" "she" "they" etc...
300
Why are stage directions important?
sometimes actions speak louder than words
300
Using a dictionary, NOT your phone, find synonym for the following word: Melancholy
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
400
What's the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?
The protagonist is the main character and the antagonist opposes that character
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What is a dynamic character?
A character that undergoes a major change throughout the work.
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DAILY DOUBLE: one or two from the group must get up and dance to "Jesus is my friend" but you can only do popular dances moves (dab, hit dem folks, milly rock, etc..) What is 1st person narration?
The narrator is telling the story as well as being included in the story.
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Why is the setting (time period and place) of The Crucible significant to the plot?
The unbalanced situation of social and economic pressure combined with fanatical puritan beliefs created an avalanche of events leading to accusations of witchcraft as well as mass hysteria.
400
Using a dictionary, NOT your phone, find synonym for the following word: circumvent
find a way around (an obstacle).
500
What is the tone of the following sentence: "Wow. Aren't you just a ray of sunshine..."? a. celebratory b. sarcastic c. excited d. melancholy
b. sarcastic
500
What is the difference between internal and external conflict?
Internal conflict is an issue faced within one's self and external conflict is an issue faced amongst outside forces
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What is dramatic irony?
When the audience/reader knows something that the characters in a play/story do not know.
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Which of the following is a primary theme in The Crucible? A. The role of hysteria in the breakdown of society B. The unavoidable dangers of evil C. The ridiculousness of puritan attire D. The unjust suffering of colonial settlers
A. The role of hysteria in the breakdown of society.
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DAILY DOUBLE: DO NOT LAUGH CHALLENGE. Choose a funny video to show to the class. If at least one person in the class (not in your group) laughs, then you get the points. Using a dictionary, NOT your phone, find the definition of the following word: mitigate
make less severe, serious, or painful