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Act I / Act II
Act I / Act II
Vocabulary
Characterization
Literary Devices
100
setting of the play
What is Salem, MA
100
Why did Mary Warren gain a new sense of power?
she gained a sense of authority after becoming an official of the court
100
Define cosmology
the science of the origin and development of the universe.
100
Give a description of Reverend Parris.
mid-40's greedy doesn't like children widower
100
What is an allusion?
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
200
How can you get out of being hanged?
pregnancy admitting to the accusation
200
Where did Reverend Parris go to get his education?
Harvard
200
Define diabolism
worship of the Devil.
200
Characterize John Proctor
farmer strong will mid-30's even-tempered kind troubled soul strong respected
200
What is logical fallacy?
A logical fallacy is, roughly speaking, an error of reasoning.
300
What commandment does Proctor forget?
Thou shall not commit adultery
300
Why does Hale want to find a witch?
to become credible. say why he isn't credible and receive another 10 pts.
300
Define calumny
the making of false statements in order to damage someone's reputation
300
Mary Warren
Proctor's servant / maid young friends with Abigail power shift
300
Define situational irony
the opposite happens of what is expected. what you might expect to go well, goes awry despite everything that seems to be in its favor.
400
Explain the dispute of Parris' salary.
Proctor accuses Parris of being greedy when it comes to the dispute over firewood. Apparently Parris is paid 60 dollars with 6 for firewood (66 dollars) but Parris thinks all of this is his actual paycheck and he should get firewood separately for free.
400
Explain the relevance of the golden candlesticks
proof of Reverend Parris' greed
400
Define perennial
lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring
400
Women in Puritan society
role: to be good wives subservient
400
Define verbal irony.
when speakers or writers use language to express a meaning quite opposite from the literal definition of their words. ex: naming a huge football player "Tiny" or "Smalls" YA KILLIN ME SMALLS. name this movie and you get 10 extra points.
500
Why are only 2/3 of Proctor's sons baptized?
Proctor doesn't want Parris even touching his children because he sees "no light of God in that man"
500
What does Proctor do to the warrant ?
RIPPPPPPP IT UP.
500
Define circumspect
watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent
500
Abigail Williams
lives with her uncle affair with John Proctor mean wants to kill Elizabeth Proctor authoritative figure by accusing others
500
Define dramatic irony.
occurs when the audience knows something that the people in the drama / writing do not.