WorksheetsThe Crucible Literary Terms
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
A type of story/poem/play that is a comparison to another event, such as one historical event compared to another
Tragic hero
Symbol
Dramatic irony
Allegory
Literary device that is an object or idea representing something else, often an abstract idea
Tragic hero
Symbol
Dramatic irony
Allegory
A type of character who has a flaw that brings about his/her downfall; the term comes from a specific type of Greek plays
Tragic hero
Symbol
Dramatic irony
Allegory
A literary device that creates tension because the audience/reader knows something that the characters do not
Tragic hero
Symbol
Dramatic irony
Allegory
A type of irony in which the opposite of what is expected happens
Verbal irony
Situational irony
Hamartia
Hubris
A type of irony in which one's words express something that is contrary to what is true
Verbal irony
Situational irony
Hamartia
Hubris
Excessive pride that leads to downfall, especially with a tragic hero
Verbal irony
Situational irony
Hamartia
Hubris
The tragic flaw that leads to the downfall of the tragic hero
Verbal irony
Situational irony
Hamartia
Hubris
The Crucible is an allegory for what historic event?
Salem Witch Trials
World War II
Cold War
McCarthyism
McCarthyism is a part of American history where a committee of the federal government "hunted" for...
Socialists
Fascists
Theocrats
Communists
The moment in a scary movie where WE know there is something behind that door but the character going into the door does NOT know is an example of...
Allegory
Dramatic irony
Hubris
Symbolism
Which of the following is NOT a way writers build tension and suspense?
Dramatic irony
Fragmented, short sentences
Foreshadowing and specific symbols
Imagery
The feelings John Proctor may still have for Abigail could potentially be a...
Dramatic irony: we know but Elizabeth does not
Tragic flaw: it just can't end well for him
Hubris: he is so prideful about it!
Situational irony: we would expect him to not have feelings
