The Crucible Act 2 Flashcard/Types of Irony

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What is the main reason John Proctor is hesitant to accuse Abigail of lying?

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He is afraid she will tell everyone about their affair.

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How can John and Elizabeth Proctor's relationship be described in Act 2?

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Tense.

Front

What action of Mary Warren angers John Proctor in Act 2?

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She went to Salem when he forbade it.

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What does John Proctor imply about Mary Warren's behavior when he says, 'It's strange work for a Christian girl to hang old women'?

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He implies that her behavior is hypocritical.

Front

What does Elizabeth Proctor question John about in the first scene of Act 2?

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She questions him about coming home late.

Front

Define irony in the context of literature.

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting contradictions.

Front

What are the three main types of irony?

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Verbal irony, situational irony, and dramatic irony.

Front

Provide an example of verbal irony from 'The Crucible'.

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When characters say one thing but mean another, often in a sarcastic manner.

Front

What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

Front

Give an example of situational irony in 'The Crucible'.

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The expectation that the court will deliver justice, but it instead condemns innocent people.