Dramatic Techniques (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards

Represents McCarthyism & Communist persecution in 1950s America

Both Salem witches & Communists pressured to inform on others

Emotional coldness & narrow-mindedness of townspeople

Diabolical influence & creative/sexual energy

Vessel for melting ore/metal under extreme heat

Adultery/extramarital lust

Story where characters/images represent specific ideas

Real setting & people used to tell fictional story

17th century term for 'wife'

Audience knows more than character does

Reality is opposite of what one expects

Saying opposite of what one means

Innocent & pure reputation

Minister advises people to lie rather than tell truth

False accusations damaging his reputation