12 Angry Men Literary Devices Quiz

The entire play occurring in one room is an example of what dramatic device?

The knife’s reappearance as proof of doubt serves as what?

The repeated phrase “reasonable doubt” serves as what device?

The vote shifting from 11–1 to unanimous “not guilty” symbolizes what?

What device is used when Juror 10’s prejudice blinds him to reason?

The absence of the defendant onstage creates what literary effect?

Juror 11’s respect for democracy represents which thematic device?

What literary device is central to the entire play 12 Angry Men?

The heat breaking as the vote changes symbolizes what?

The repeated tension and release between jurors illustrate what structural device?

Juror 8’s calmness contrasting Juror 3’s rage shows what device?

What does the window being opened after the storm symbolize?

The final handshake between Juror 8 and Juror 3 symbolizes what?

When Juror 10’s rant alienates the others, what literary device is demonstrated?

Juror 3 shouting “He’s guilty!” repeatedly illustrates what device?

What does the broken relationship between Juror 3 and his son symbolize?

When Juror 9 identifies with the old man witness, what device is expressed?

When Juror 8 uses a knife identical to the murder weapon, what device is he employing?

When the jurors’ roles reveal different sides of society, what device is in play?

The defendant, though unseen, symbolizes what?

The play’s title 12 Angry Men best represents which device?

What does the jury room symbolize throughout the play?

When the jurors reenact the old man’s testimony, what device is used?

What device is used when Juror 3’s anger toward his son reflects his bias in the case?

What is the significance of the storm and heat during the deliberations?

When Juror 8 says “We’re talking about someone’s life here,” what device is used?

When the jurors’ discussion mirrors real-world justice debates, what device is shown?

What device is used when the audience knows Juror 8 is right before the others do?

When the old man lies to feel important, what device does this represent?

When Juror 8 appeals to logic instead of emotion, which device is highlighted?