The Crucible Act 4

Proctor's speech beginning "Because it is my name!" contains examples of (l. 292)

Anaphora, rhetorical questions, hyperbole.

Danforth's assertion that "a score of people" have testified to seeing Rebecca "with the Devil" highlights the fact that his desire for Proctor's written confession is primarily based upon his (l. 252)

Awareness of Proctors status in the town.

Elizabeth's final statement that "he has gis own goodness now" refers to the fact that John (l. 308)

Believes in his own goodness.

In the same speech, Hale endorses the common concept of (l. 140)

Choosing the lesser of the two evils.

Parris's statement that "Abigail had close knowledge of the town" means that Abigail. (l. 77)

Could see how events in the town were likely to unfold.

From the discussion between Danforth and Parris regarding Reverend Hale, it can be inferred that. (pg. 697-699)

Danforth and Hale differ in their views of the significance of confession.

In Elizabeth's initial responses to John's decision, it is clear that she (l. 218/221)

Does not agree with his decisions and respects his judgement.

Parris's discussion of the dagger shows that. (l. 97/99)

He has a self-interest motif for desiring postponements and agitation is growing in the town.

The fear Parris has about Rebecca Nurse is that. (l. 83)

Her execution would insight the people to rebel against the court.

In Proctor's statement "It is a pretense, Elizabeth," the pronoun "It" refers to (l. 195/197)

His own refusal to confess.

The primary effect of Cheever's discussion of the cows is to emphasize. (l. 53)

How widespread the arrests have been .

From his Portrayal in this passage, Danforth could be described as. (l. 87/92)

Imperious and uncompromising, brusque, legalistic; "no postponement."

In Danforth's words to Elizabeth (beginning "Goody Proctor, you are not summoned here"), his tone could be described as (l. 144)

Incredulous, scornful, desperate, exasperated.

In the conversation beginning "I tell you what is said here" and ending "That speak a discontent, I think, and ---" it is evident that Paris is. (l. 81)

Insightful about the sentiments in Salem.

In Proctor's words to Elizabeth ("Then who will judge me . . . it is fraud"), his statement "I think it is honest" could best be described as (l. 219)

Ironic.

Elizabeth's description of Giles Corey's death underscores Corey's (l. 179-185)

Legal knowledge, defiance, and bravery.

Proctor's statement that "I have no tongue for it" is an example of (l. 259)

Metonymy.

Hale's speech which begins "Let you not mistake" contains examples of: (l. 140)

Personification, parallelism, simile, metaphor.

In the last sentence of Elizabeth's long speech to John (beginning "John, it come to naught"), the word "needs" is best understood to mean (l. 202)

Requires.

In Elizabeth's assertion that "You take my sins upon you, John," she is referring to the fact that (l. 206)

She shares the blame for John's sins.

In Proctor's speech beginning "I have three children," the word "and" could best be restated as (l. 282)

When.