The Crucible was an allegory supposedly about the Salem witch trials of the Massachussets Bay in 1692 to 1693 but it was really about the McCarthy anti-communist witch hunt of the 1950's. In the 1950's, as part of the Cold War, Senator McCarthy prosecuted pe arominent people like movie stars, singers etc for sympathizing with or being communists. For example, Paul Robeson, became destitute after his ostracism for being a communist for his support of the anti-fascist forces in Spain and then the role of the Soviet Union in WWII. His passport was revoked by McCarthy so he was unable to earn an income from international singing tours. His passport was re-instated in 1958 when he was too old to travel. Arthur MIller was cross-examined on the House for Un-American Activities and found in contempt of court for not disclosing who was at some meetings he had attended.
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By the courts deciding on a "separate but equal" decision, this case became the legal basis for racial segregation in the United States for the next 50 years. This was essentially slavery called by another name. The ramifications of this case are still felt to this day. African Americans were given poor healthcare,education and transportation,while their public facilities such as water fountains and libraries, were barely usable.
Answer: A. Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using words such as: like, as, than, similar to, resembles, etc.
D.compound-complex sentence
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In Edward Irving Wortis's short story "Scout's Honor", the narrator is just a child who goes camping with his two friends to move up to Second Class as Boy Scouts. Throughout the story, they are trying to impress one another, to prove they are tough and fearless. However, the camping trip is a disaster and they have to go back home. Since they were unaccompanied, they make a promise not to tell the Scoutmaster:
<em>Horse said, “Only thing is, we just have to promise not to tell Mr. Brenkman.”
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<em>Grinning with relief, we simultaneously clasped hands.
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<em>“No matter what,” Max reminded us.
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<em>To which I added, “Scout’s Honor.”</em>
<u>This is how the story ends, the very last phrase being "Scout's Honor". It's an ironic way to end the story because Scouts should not lie, and they are using that phrase while agreeing to lie to the Scoutmaster. On the other hand, "Scout's honor" is also related to friendship and loyalty. With their façade as strong boys falling apart, the boys found acceptance of themselves and their friends. They are loyal to one another now, connected through their weaknesses and failures.</u>
