General Flashcards
Ethos
ethos conveys the author’s credibility and knowledge about the topic at hand
Pathos
Appeal to Emotions
Logos
Appeal to logic; use of evidence and reasoning to persuasively support a claim
The first line of Moby Dick is arguably the best known in American literature: “Call me Ishmael.” What is the last line of the novel?
“It was the devious-cruising Rachel, that in her retracing search after her missing children, only found another orphan.”
What did Ahab nail to the mast as a reward for the first crewman who sighted the white whale?
A doubloon
. To whom did the author dedicate Moby Dick?
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Who was the author of Moby Dick?
Herman Melville
Why is the Pequod an example of foreshadowing?
Name of the slaughtered Indian tribe
How is Ahab’s name an example of allusion?
Name of an Old Testament, wicked king
How is Ishmael’s name an example of allusion?
. Name of an abandoned son found in the Old Testament
How is Elijah’s name an example of allusion?
Name of an Old Testament prophet
The fate of Jonah in the biblical tale is similar to which character?
Ahab
Which character represents religious obedience?
Starbuck
For what real whale was Moby Dick named?
Moca Dick
Elijah’s prophecy “Smell land where there be no land” is an example of what?
foreshadowing
What does Queequeg’s character represent?
the noble savage
What is the setting of Moby Dick (other than the ship)?
New Bedford
3 Ways Crucible is comparable to modern times
1- Mass hysteria
2- Unchecked power and abuse of authority
3- Scapegoating (pushing blame onto others)
Mass Hysteria
Girls start accusing other of witchcraft which created a wave of fear. Forced many innocent people into confessing
With social media and cancel culture, people could be accused of anything without proper investigation. “Viral” media can quickly spread false information
Unchecked Power
Many of the Judges have obvious bias towards the girls, and fail to observe other perspectives. Judges use fear to manipulate citizens of Salem.
Politicians today are guilty of using their authority to promote their own beliefs and interests instead of properly using their power to represent the people. (Ron Desantis and book banning)
Scapegoating
Abigail accuses Elizabeth Proctor of being a witch to get with John Proctor. Many towns people accuse other of witchcraft to escape their own wrong doings.
Ethnic scapegoating- Certain groups accused of societal issues, Jews blamed for Germany’s societal and political issues at the time of the Holocaust.
