crucible
a severe test or trial
Dialogue
Converstaion in a written piece
stage directions
an instruction in the text of a play, especially one indicating the movement, position, or tone of an actor, or the sound effects and lighting.
Allusion
A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
dramatic irony
when a reader is aware of something that a character isn't
verbal irony
A figure of speech in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant
Theme
Central idea of a work of literature
drama
A story written to be performed by actors
Melodrama
A literary form in which events are exaggerated in order to create an extreme emotional response.
internal conflict
A struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a single character
external conflict
A struggle between a character and an outside force
atmosphere
The mood or tone of a place or situation
indirect characterization
Author subtly reveals the character through actions and interactions.
direct characterization
Author directly describes character
Exposition
Background information presented in a literary work.
rising action
A series of events that builds up the conflict.
Climax
The most intense moment of the store, the turning point
falling action
Events after the climax, the story calms down
resoution
confict sovled
Tragic hero
A character of high station/ importance who is inherently good and good-intentioned
Hubris
Excessive pride
Hamartia
A tragic flaw
Who is the tragic hero in the Crucible
John Proctor