Plot | The sequence of events that happen in a story. Follow a series of phases that, taken together, are called the “dramatic arc.” Always driven by a conflict. |
Conflict | Struggle between opposing forces. |
Rising Action | The conflict is introduced and begins to build |
Climax | The conflict reaches its moment of greatest intensity. This is the turning point, when an event signals the final outcome |
Falling Action | The conflict diminishes and approaches resolution |
Resolution | The conflict ends |
Dramatic exposition | Prose commentaries |
Predilection | N. Preexisting preference |
Ingratiating | Adj. charming; flattering |
Dissembling | N. Concealment of one’s real nature or motives |
Calumny | N. False accusation; slander |
Inculcation | N. Teaching by repetition and urging |
Propitiation | N. Action designed to soothe |
Evade | V. Avoid or escape by deceit or cleverness |
Autocratic | Adj. dictatorial |
Faction | N. Party or interest group |
Homage | N. Respectful attention |
Hypocrisy | N. Pretending to believe something you do not |
Paradox | N. Apparent contradiction |
Somber | Adj. serious; solemn |
Villainous | Adj. evil |
Vindictive | Adj. vengeful |
Anarchy | N. State of chaos |
Blatantly | Adv. very openly; brazenly |
Defamation | N. Slander |
Drastic | Adj. severe; harsh; extreme |
Parochial | Adj. narrow-minded |
Propriety | N. Conformity with what is proper or fitting |
Rankle | V. Irritate; anger |
Squabble | N. Small quarrel |
The Crucible, Act I Vocabulary Warm-up Word Lists
March 4, 2020