Justice Twist Open Response

This passage discusses the irony of the Salem trials, where people who told the truth were punished while liars were believed. The judges, who were supposed to uphold justice, refused to listen to evidence. Instead of preventing harm, their actions caused more fear and destruction. Arthur Miller used irony in *The Crucible* to show how dangerous blind faith in authority can be.

This worksheet helps students recognize literary devices like irony and understand how authors use them to deliver messages. It promotes critical thinking and analytical skills. Students also improve their ability to identify main ideas and explore character motivations. Engaging with this kind of text deepens their understanding of theme and tone.