Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Today we analyzed the development of Putnam's character as presented on page 1040 in your textbook.

What does the writer's use of stage directions and dialogue reveal about Putnam?  What is Putnam's purpose/message?  What rhetorical strategies does Miller use in this interchange to further enhance his characterization of Putnam?

Carefully read Tituba's speech toward the end of Act One.  Consider her audience, and then apply the same questions to her speech:

What is her purpose?    What is her message?   What appeal does she rely on most?
What rhetorical strategies does the writer use to make her speech effective?

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Add the following logical fallacies to your list:

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