Irony and logical fallacy The Crucible Act III Irony and logical fallacy

Irony Irony: when there is a contrast between expectation and reality Three types Dramatic Irony: when there is a contradiction between what a character thinks or knows and what the audience knows Verbal Irony: when there is a contrast between what a character says and what is really meant Situational Irony: when an event occurs that contradicts the expectations of the characters, the reader, or the audience.

Logical Fallacy Logical Fallacy: an argument that may seem reasonable, but is founded on a wrong premise In order to determine a logical fallacy… Evaluate the arguments used to bring accusations and condemn the innocent Determine the premise that underlies the accusations Trace the logic that supports the arguments ArgumentLogical?Credible Evidence?

Logical Fallacy Example Rev. Hale argues that there must be witchcraft since so many people have confessed to being witches. Argument: there must be witchcraft Evidence: so many people have confessed Logical: No. So many people have confessed to just save their own lives