The Crucible Act I Vocabulary Review

In Arthur Miller's The Crucible, John Proctor states, "I have fought here three long years to bend these stiff-necked people to me, and now... you will not judge me more, Elizabeth. I have good reason to think that you will not judge me at all. I have fought against my own thoughts, I have fought against my own family, and now I will not let you judge me in my own house! This is calumny."

What does the term "calumny" mean?

• false accusation or slander
• truthful statement
• a legal term for judgment
• praise or compliment

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

In Arthur Miller's The Crucible, John Proctor states: "Is it the Devil’s fault that a man cannot say you good morning without you clap him for defamation?"

What does the term "defamation" mean?

• Defamation is the process of making a formal complaint to authorities.
• Defamation is the act of damaging someone's reputation through false statements.
• Defamation is a legal term for a type of contract.
• Defamation refers to the act of praising someone publicly.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Giles Corey sued many people in this society, including Proctor, for ​ (a)   which he felt might damage his reputation in the society.

• defamation
• deposition
• contention
• dissembling
• manifestation

In Arthur Miller's The Crucible, the text states that Thomas Putnam's "vindictive nature was demonstrated long before the witchcraft began. Another former Salem minister, George Burroughs, had had to borrow money to pay for his wife’s funeral, and, since the parish was remiss in his salary, he was soon bankrupt. Thomas and his brother John had Burroughs jailed for debts the man did not owe."

What does the term "vindictive" mean?

• Having a calm and peaceful demeanor.
• Having a strong desire for revenge or being spiteful.
• Being generous and kind-hearted.
• Showing a lack of interest in others' affairs.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which of the following words contains the Latin root "-fama-" and relates to public reputation?

• Fame

• Fabricate

• Formidable

• Fascinate

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

The Latin root "-fama-" means:

• Strength or resilience

• Love or emotions

• Light or brightness

• Fame or reputation

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.6

Using your knowledge of the Latin root -fama- define the word infamy:

• Infamy is a state of being famous for good deeds.
• Infamy refers to a type of fame that is universally admired.
• Infamy is the quality of being unknown or unnoticed.
• Infamy is the state of being well known for a bad quality or deed.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4