Crucible CAASPP Brief Write - Narrative Elaboration

A student is writing a realistic fiction narrative. Elaborate and expand upon the conversation that is occurring between the two characters. Move the conversation and the story forward.

Read the following excerpt from Act II of The Crucible by Arthur Miller.

Context: We're at the Proctors' house just after dinner. Elizabeth has caught John in a lie. He was alone with Abigail again. He's in trouble with his wife.

Excerpt:

Elizabeth: You were alone with her?

Proctor: For a moment alone, aye.

Elizabeth: Why, then, it is not as you told me.

Proctor: (angered) For a moment, I say. The others come in soon after.

Elizabeth: Do as you wish then.

Proctor: Woman, I’ll not have your suspicion anymore!

Elizabeth: Then let you not earn it.

A section of the dialogue has been removed. Please continue the conversation between Elizabeth and Proctor (John).

Ending: Elizabeth is not convinced by John's words. There is a real tension between husband and wife.

Instructions: Add two lines of dialogue for each character. Include one element of figurative language (metaphor or simile) in the conversation. Add a sensory element when describing the actions of the characters in the scene.