Dramatic Techniques (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What historical event do the Salem witch trials symbolise in The Crucible?
What historical event do the Salem witch trials symbolise in The Crucible?
McCarthyism & communist persecution
What does the word 'crucible' specifically refer to besides a trial?
What does the word 'crucible' specifically refer to besides a trial?
A vessel for melting metal under heat
What is John Proctor's fatal flaw as a tragic hero?
What is John Proctor's fatal flaw as a tragic hero?
Adultery/extramarital lust
How did Miller ensure historical accuracy whilst taking artistic licence?
How did Miller ensure historical accuracy whilst taking artistic licence?
Fate of each character matches history
What does the 17th-century term 'Goodwife' or 'Goody' mean?
What does the 17th-century term 'Goodwife' or 'Goody' mean?
Wife
How does narrative perspective differ between performance and reading the text?
How does narrative perspective differ between performance and reading the text?
Performance is limited; reading omniscient
What foreshadows Tituba becoming a scapegoat?
What foreshadows Tituba becoming a scapegoat?
'Trouble lands on her back'
Which biblical figure washed his hands to avoid responsibility, referenced in the play?
Which biblical figure washed his hands to avoid responsibility, referenced in the play?
Pontius Pilate
What does the cold imagery throughout the play represent?
What does the cold imagery throughout the play represent?
Emotional coldness of townspeople
What creates dramatic irony when John compliments Elizabeth's cooking?
What creates dramatic irony when John compliments Elizabeth's cooking?
He just added salt himself
Why is Elizabeth's arrest situationally ironic?
Why is Elizabeth's arrest situationally ironic?
She's one of the most righteous people
What ironic action does Reverend Hale take in Act IV?
What ironic action does Reverend Hale take in Act IV?
Counsels people to lie
What do fires in the woods symbolise in testimonies?
What do fires in the woods symbolise in testimonies?
Diabolical influence