Question

wednesday week 12
language practice
name

1. when you read or see a play, the sequence of plot events builds to a point at which you feel the greatest emotional intensity or suspense. this point is called the
2. what is a protagonist?
3. edit the sentence.

the crucible dramatizes the story of a historical incident in seventeenth - century salem massachusetts in which accusations made by young women sets off a witch hunt.

1. choose the word that best completes the analogy.

clear : puzzle :: conciliatory :
o gesture o threat o success

1. read the ticket. record the following information.

● day of performance
● time of performance
● cost of ticket
● venue
● location of seat
n03405 ctrc a 14 l lerly en03405 25.00 cn 17013
0.00ctx center bank sponsors ctrc
hca/tristnessee rep cas01tpa
06 - 07 tennessee rep
ca 26x joined theater tpac
hca s014 big river fac fee 25.00
pa125gncls apr 5 2007 6:30 pm
l22mar7 thu apr 5 2007 6:30 pm

Explanation:

1. The point of greatest emotional intensity or suspense in a play is the climax.
2. A protagonist is the main character in a story, play, etc. who drives the plot forward.
3. The correct sentence should be "The Crucible dramatizes the story of a historical incident in seventeenth - century Salem, Massachusetts in which accusations made by young women set off a witch - hunt." (Subject - verb agreement: "accusations" is plural, so "set" is correct instead of "sets").
4. In the analogy, "clear" is the opposite of what makes a "puzzle" (unclear), and "conciliatory" is the opposite of what a "threat" is.
5. From the ticket:

• Day of performance: Thursday (THU).
• Date of performance: April 5, 2007.
• Cost of ticket: $25.00.
• Venue: John H. Rauch Theatre.
• Location of seat: 14 L.

Answer:

1. climax
2. The main character in a story/play who drives the plot forward.
3. The Crucible dramatizes the story of a historical incident in seventeenth - century Salem, Massachusetts in which accusations made by young women set off a witch - hunt.
4. threat
5. Day of performance: Thursday

Date of performance: April 5, 2007
Cost of ticket: $25.00
Venue: John H. Rauch Theatre
Location of seat: 14 L