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Read this passage from Act 3, Part 3, of The Crucible by Arthur Miller.DANFORTH: In an ordinary crime, how does one defend the accused? One calls up witnesses to prove his innocence. But witchcraft is ipso facto, on its face and by its nature, an invisible crime, is it not? Therefore, who may possibly be witness to it? The witch and the victim. None other. Now we cannot hope the witch will accuse herself; granted? Therefore, we must rely upon her victims—and they do testify, the children certainly do testify. As for the witches, none will deny that we are most eager for all their confessions. Therefore, what is left for a lawyer to bring out? I think I have made my point. Have I not?Which technique does the author use to convey an implicit meaning in this passage?Group of answer choicessatire; Danforth’s description of witchcraft as an “invisible crime” criticizes similar accusations of communist beliefs in the 1950s.irony; Danforth declares that the witnesses do not need lawyers, but he himself is a lawyer.humor; Danforth rambles on in a way that is intentionally boring to the point of comedy.sarcasm; Danforth is overly simplifying his explanation to mock the people in court.

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Read this passage from Act 3, Part 3, of The Crucible by Arthur Miller.DANFORTH: In an ordinary crime, how does one defend the accused? One calls up witnesses to prove his innocence. But witchcraft is ipso facto, on its face and by its nature, an invisible crime, is it not? Therefore, who may possibly be witness to it? The witch and the victim. None other. Now we cannot hope the witch will accuse herself; granted? Therefore, we must rely upon her victims—and they do testify, the children certainly do testify. As for the witches, none will deny that we are most eager for all their confessions. Therefore, what is left for a lawyer to bring out? I think I have made my point. Have I not?Which technique does the author use to convey an implicit meaning in this passage?Group of answer choicessatire; Danforth’s description of witchcraft as an “invisible crime” criticizes similar accusations of communist beliefs in the 1950s.irony; Danforth declares that the witnesses do not need lawyers, but he himself is a lawyer.humor; Danforth rambles on in a way that is intentionally boring to the point of comedy.sarcasm; Danforth is overly simplifying his explanation to mock the people in court.

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The technique used by the author in this passage is irony. Danforth, who himself is a lawyer, declares that the witnesses do not need lawyers. This is ironic because he is undermining his own profession while making this statement.

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Read this passage from Act 3, Part 2, of The Crucible by Arthur Miller.PARRIS (sweating): These people should be summoned. (Danforth looks up at him questioningly.) For questioning.FRANCIS (trembling with anger): Mr. Danforth, I gave them all my word no harm would come to them for signing this.PARRIS: This is a clear attack upon the court!HALE (to Parris, trying to contain himself): Is every defense an attack upon the court? Can no one—?PARRIS: All innocent and Christian people are happy for the courts in Salem! These people are gloomy for it. (to Danforth directly) And I think you will want to know, from each and every one of them, what discontents them with you!What can you infer about Hale’s point of view from this passage?Group of answer choicesHe fears he may be accused by the court.He is beginning to doubt the legitimacy of the court.He admires the courage John Proctor exhibits in court.He has begun to dislike Reverend Parris’s attitude in court.

Which of the following events take place in Act 3, Part I of The Crucible by Arthur Miller? Please select all that apply. Group of answer choicesParris proves Proctor is guilty of engaging in witchcraft.Giles, Francis, and Proctor claim to have hard evidence that prove the girls are lying.Mary Warren is brought in to confess all accusations of witchcraft are false.Judge Hathorne proves to be a kindhearted soul.Giles Corey seeks to prove is wife is innocent.

During this time period, individuals who are accused of engaging in witchcraft are believed to be innocent until they are proven guilty.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Which answers accurately describe Danforth in Act 3, Part 4, of The Crucible by Arthur Miller?Please select all that apply.Group of answer choicesreasonable to a point, but a firm believer in witchcraftinsecure in his position and seeking approvalbeginning to doubt his education and faithsupremely confident in his own authority

In this scene, Elizabeth Proctor is brought out of the jail and before the court. Based on Miller's stage directions and Elizabeth's dialogue as she first reappears before the court, what does Miller imply is her first suspicion about why she has been brought there?Group of answer choicesto deny her previous statements to the courtto plead for her husband's lifeto present evidence against Abigail and Mary Warrento give birth and then be hanged for suspicion of witchcraft

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