Crucible Irony and Logical Fallacy

What is ironic about Elizabeth's lie to the court?

• She lies all the time, so of course she won't be believed

• She is a person known never to lie

• She is not actually pregnant

• Abigail is the character that lies frequently

Which of the following is an example of irony in the play?

• John Proctor forgets the commandment on adultery.

• Abigail Williams leaves Salem on a ship bound for Boston.

• Mary Warren makes Elizabeth Proctor a doll.

• John Proctor finds out Elizabeth is pregnant after her arrest

John Proctor forgot to name the one commandment he broke. What type of irony is this?

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

Elizabeth's testimony is ironic because the audience is already aware of what John has told the court. This is an example of:

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

What is ironic about Mary Warren's statement, “I... have no power,” when she is being interrogated in front of Abigail Williams?

• The fact that Mary Warren is, in fact, a witch.

• The fact that the court so easily accepts testimonies without evidence is what makes her statement ironic.

• The fact that Mary Warren is actually the wife of the colonial governor of Massachusetts.

• The fact that Mary Warren is actually a reincarnation of the Devil.

What logical fallacy is committed?

• Straw Man

• Circular Argument

• Non Sequitur

• Red Herring

What logical fallacy is committed?

• Straw Man

• Circular Argument

• Non Sequitur

• Red Herring

Which of the following is an example of irony in 'The Crucible'?

• John Proctor forgets the commandment on adultery.

• Abigail Williams leaves Salem on a ship bound for Boston.

• Mary Warren makes Elizabeth Proctor a doll.

• John Proctor finds out Elizabeth is pregnant after her arrest

John Proctor forgot to name the one commandment he broke. What type of irony is this?

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony

• Dramatic Irony

Elizabeth's testimony is ironic because the audience is already aware of what John has told the court. This is an example of:

• Dramatic Irony

• Situational Irony

• Verbal Irony