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30 Cards in this Set
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diction
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the writers style or choice of words
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imagery
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descriptive language used to create a mental picture
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motif
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reoccurring subject, theme or idea
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theme
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the main point that the author is trying to convey
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onomatopoeia
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use or words that imitate sound
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logos
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appeals to the reader's logic
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ethos
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appeals to the reader's morals
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pathos
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appeals to the reader's emotion
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antithesis
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a contrast between two things
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syllogism
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has a major point, minor point and then a conclusion such as: humans are mortal, I am human, therefore I am mortal
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rhetoric
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persuasive speaking or writing
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symbolism
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the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
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alliteration
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the occurrence of the same letters or sound at he beginning of adjacent or closely related words
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concession
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an expression of concern for the feelings of those who may disagree with the writer's positon
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anaphora
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to deliberately repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of a verse
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rhetorical question
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asking a question that isn't meant to be answered but makes the reader think
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biblical allusion
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a reference to the bible
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mythological allusion
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a reference to Greek mythology
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reliance on authority
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it's the author showing they respect authority
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metaphor
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a comparison without using like or as
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who is the author of the crucible and when was it written?
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Arthur Miller
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What is the setting: time and place
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1692 Salem Massachusetts
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Reverend John Hale
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started the witch trials but later tries to free John Proctor but it's too late
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Elizabeth Proctor
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John Proctor's wife. fired Abigail for having an affair with her husband.
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Reverend Parris
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He was the church minister. He was very power hungry and not very well liked
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Rebecca Nurse
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wise respected lady in her community but is accused of witchcraft and hung
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Francis Nurse
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enemy of Putnam
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Judge Danforth
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governor who was convinced that he is doing the right thing by killing those people
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Giles Corey
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elderly but feisty farmer who is known for filing lawsuits and later accused of being a witch. His death was different because he was crushed under stones.
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Thomas Putnam
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He is a wealthy man who holds a grudge against Francis Nurse. Uses the trials to gain more land.
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