DOUBLE-SIDED JOURNAL: The Crucible By: Arthur Miller

" I may shut my conscience to it no more-" (personification)

"child" (diction)

"bird" (symbol)

"black art" (oxymoron)

"now staring full front as though hypnotized" (simile)

"transfixed" (diction)

"find this power" (diction)

"Look him in the face!" (metaphor)

"Trample him!" (metaphor)

The author chose to use this figure of speech in order to emphasize that those in charge of the trials were feeling a significant amount of guilt

The author chose to use the word "child" to describe Abigail to emphasize the adult community's view of her innocence and immaturity

The author chose to use the bird as a symbol of Mary Warren's spirit in order to represent her freedom and innocence

The author chose to use the oxymoron, "black art", to demonstrate that although art may be thought to be beautiful it can be dark and ugly. It also demonstrates that witchcraft requires skill.

The author chose to use this simile to further exaggerate how powerful the witchcraft was thought to be. It adds tension to the mood.

The author chose to use the word "transfixed" to demonstrate the total control Mary seemed to have over Abigail and the girls. The word adds to the imagery and further sets the mood.

The author chose to use the phrase "find this power" to demonstrate that witchcraft was could be an acquired skill or trait. It adds curiosity to the mood.

The author chose to use this metaphor to emphasize that the devil was a real person, who had human traits such as a face.

The author chose to use this metaphor to demonstrate that is was possible to hurt the devil, he had human faults and was not perfect. The exclamation point adds a sense of urgency to the mood.

"save" (diction)

"Devil's work" (diction)

"his eyes were like coals" (simile)

"as Danforth's wide eyes pour on him:" (personification)

"Excellency-" (punctuation)

"black allegiance" (oxymoron)

"fire is burning!" (metaphor)

"boot of Lucifer" (metaphor/diction)

"black hearts" (oxymoron)

"Heaven" (diction)

"You are pulling Heaven down and raising up a whore!" (metaphor)

The author chose to use this word to show that it was possible to be rescued from the grips of the devil, there was still hope for the witches of Salem

The author chose to use the word "work" to show that the things the devil caused were planned, and not just mere coincidence.

The author chose to use this simile to emphasize that his eyes could be used as fuel, they were powerful and scary and probably very persuasive.

The author chose to use this personification to demonstrate the focus on Proctor in this scene.

The author chose to have Hale's line cut off in order to add a sense of urgency to the mood.

The other chose to use this oxymoron to add to the irony of this Act. Allegiances should be good, but a black allegiance represents a bad one.

The author chose to use this metaphor to demonstrate that a problem had begun, and once it starts it will be difficult to stop.

The author chose to use this metaphor to demonstrate that Proctor was aiding Lucifer to "walk" or be able to carry out his work

The author chose to use this oxymoron to demonstrate that although human's had hearts and genuine emotions, sometimes they went bad.

The author chose to capitalize "Heaven" to further emphasize that it is a real place.

The author chose to use this metaphor to demonstrate that the morals of the people of Salem were being destroyed.