Figurative Flames

Worksheet Description

This worksheet focuses on figurative language in The Crucible. Students read key quotes from characters like Proctor, Abigail, and Danforth, then identify the device used, interpret its meaning, and connect it to the play’s themes. Examples include irony, symbolism, and hyperbole, all of which reinforce ideas about truth, power, and fear. The activity shows how Miller’s language shapes meaning and impact.

By analyzing figurative language, students strengthen close reading and literary analysis skills. They learn to identify devices, explain their significance, and link them to larger themes. This process deepens comprehension of how authors use language to convey ideas beyond literal meaning. It also builds critical thinking by encouraging students to interpret how language drives emotional and thematic power in drama.