Structure Flashcards
(15 cards)
Who is the person who the Inspector is investigating the death of?
Eva Smith
Where was Eva Smith fired from?
Millwards
Can you name any of the four main themes in the play?
Gender, Age, Responsibility and Class
What is an exposition?
An explanation or description of an idea or theory
What could Mr Birling be considered as?
A Capitalist
How would you describe the mood in the dining room at the start of Act 3?
Very tense or apprehensive
What technique did Priesty use to end the play?
A cliffhanger
Name the polysynthetic list that the Inspector said.
“millions and millions and millions”
What is a singular plot?
A main story that doesn’t change throughout the play
What is a climactic curtain?
A dramatic ending to a scene
Where was the play first shown?
Moscow, Russia
What was Birling’s class?
Upper Class
What is foreshadowing?
An indication of an event coming up
How many acts are there?
3 acts
When was the Inspector first introduced in the play?
Act 1
