English III Midterm Review

Front

What conclusion can you draw about Abby's discharge from the Proctor household?

Back

Goody Proctor suspected the relationship between her husband and Abby.

Front

With which would author Nathaniel Hawthorne most likely agree?

Back

People often repeat their mistakes.

Front

In his sermon, Edwards discusses how good works will erase sinful behavior. True or False?

Back

False.

Front

Using the phrase 'let go' instead of 'fired' is an example of a __________

Back

Euphemism.

Front

Proctor says 'vengeance is walking in Salem' in act two, to what act of vengeance is he referring?

Back

Abigail trying to get revenge on Elizabeth Proctor for ending her and John's affair.

Front

Define Euphemism.

Back

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.

Front

What is the main theme of Nathaniel Hawthorne's works?

Back

The exploration of sin, guilt, and the human condition.

Front

What does the term 'vengeance' imply in literature?

Back

The act of seeking retribution or revenge, often leading to a cycle of conflict.

Front

Explain the significance of the Proctor household in 'The Crucible'.

Back

It represents the personal and moral conflicts during the Salem witch trials.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'vengeance is walking in Salem'?

Back

Metaphor.