Megan Miller, M.A.
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I teach Literature and Drama. I am a Substitute Teacher with 6 years of experience in various classrooms where I've learned to explain things in different ways. I have my NJ Teacher of English certification and have worked as a Student Teacher and Long Term Sub (covering for maternity leave) in a high school English class covering grades 9-12 and AP Language and Composition. I work with theater companies as an actress and teaching artist when I'm not in the classroom.
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Answered a Question in The Crucible
Religion is brought up as a social issue in The Crucible. The play's society is governed by religion, and those accused of being witches are seen as dealing with the devil, and told to turn back to... -
Answered a Question in Othello
In Shakespeare's Othello, many characters refer to the titular role as a noble person. This helps to establish his noble attitude, which is also upheld by his own words and actions. In act 1, scene... -
Answered a Question in A Midsummer Night's Dream
Let's take a look at each act and all of the scenes in them. Act one has two scenes, and their purposes are for establishing plot and characters. Scene one introduces us to Theseus and Hippolyta,... -
Answered a Question in William Shakespeare
There's a lot to examine regarding relations between the genders in Shakespeare plays. Here's a brief overview of a few examples that you could choose to analyze further. In Macbeth, Lady Macbeth... -
Answered a Question in Frindle
Judy Morgan is a reporter for the Westfield Gazette. She visits Lincoln Elementary School, and the secretary sends her to the principal, Mrs. Chatham. As principal, Mrs. Chatham tries to support... -
Answered a Question in Of Mice and Men
To answer this question, let's explore the suffering of some of the characters. As always, with opinion questions, you will want to be sure to back up your opinion with support from the text. Most... -
Answered a Question in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Whenever divine or monstrous elements mix with the mortal world, they generate Mist, which obscures the vision of humans. You will see things just as they are, being a half-blood, but humans will... -
Answered a Question in Jurassic Park
Michael Crichton uses different literary devices in his 1990 science fiction novel Jurassic Park, the novel that inspired the blockbuster film series. The book is 400 pages long and filled with... -
Answered a Question in New Moon
Chapter 8 of New Moon is called "Adrenaline," describing the rush Bella feels riding on the motorcycle. Jacob tries to show her how to ride it, and as Bella takes off, she hears Edward's voice in... -
Answered a Question in The Crucible
John Proctor is the protagonist of Arthur Miller's play The Crucible. Reverend Hale arrives to investigate the potential threat of witchcraft in Salem. He is summoned because of his apparent... -
Answered a Question in Everything, Everything
Literary devices are narrative techniques that help the author show instead of tell. They add to the imagery of the story. Common literary devices include symbolism, allusion, and metaphor. In... -
Answered a Question in Bridge to Terabithia
Leslie and her family are different from what Jess is used to at Lark Creek. Bill and Judy Burke are both writers and a bit like hippies. Although they are very friendly, Jess feels weird that... -
Answered a Question in Lord of the Flies
The boy with fair hair lowered himself down the last few feet of rock and began to pick his way toward the lagoon. Though he had taken off his school sweater and trailed it now from one hand, his... -
Answered a Question in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Percy goes on a quest to save his mother from Hades in the underworld. However, when he arrives there in chapter 19, he realizes that he and his friends have been tricked. Hades shows Percy his... -
Answered a Question in The Crucible
The Crucible is a play about the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. We see the citizens employ logos, pathos, and ethos as they discuss their theories on what's happening, accuse others around them, and... -
Answered a Question in The Giver
The society in The Giver has laws to regulate the community. The laws range from regulating daily life, such as the ritual of families sharing feelings at the end of the day and reducing any strong... -
Answered a Question in The Crucible
Abigail is a young girl in Puritan Salem, and she lies in order to protect herself. One way to pull textual evidence showing how she is manipulative is to find examples of these lies. When the play... -
Answered a Question in The Help
Kathryn Stockett's novel The Help depicts race relations in the south. The characters are well developed with different personalities. The different characters show different opinions. While Miss... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee uses a number of literary devices throughout her novel To Kill a Mockingbird, such as alliteration, simile, metaphor, and symbolism. In chapter 30, Scout meets Arthur "Boo" Radley.... -
Answered a Question in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Grandpa Joe is elderly and spends most of his time in bed, but he is youthful at heart. Grandpa Joe is the one who tells Charlie stories about the wonderful things inside Willy Wonka's chocolate... -
Answered a Question in The Grapes of Wrath
In The Grapes of Wrath, we see prejudice against the migrant workers who travel to California for a better life, like the Joad family. They are seen as outsiders and paid little for their work... -
Answered a Question in Of Mice and Men
We know setting to mean where the story takes place. In Of Mice and Men, the action happens at the ranch and the land surround it. We should also remember that time and geographic location are also... -
Answered a Question in David Ives
Sure Thing is an interesting one-act play. David Ives explores potential variations in a conversation between two people, Betty and Bill. A soft ringing bell proceeds a "redo" in the conversation.... -
Answered a Question in Othello
We see Othello's mental stability deteriorating in this scene. Earlier with Iago, he "falls into a trance." After overhearing what he thinks is Cassio discussing an affair with Desdemona, he... -
Answered a Question in The Crucible
In act one, Rebecca Nurse, Giles Corey, and John Proctor offer advice regarding the mysterious situation. They are the voice of reason because they don't jump to conclusions and instead think of... -
Answered a Question in The Witch of Blackbird Pond
In chapter 7, William and John spend some time with the Wood family. During the visit, William's talk of building a house leads to a political discussion among the men. William's position is that... -
Answered a Question in Night
We constantly make decisions in life, from what to wear in the morning to what career to pursue. Wiesel makes choices throughout his life, and so it is interesting to look at the impact these... -
Answered a Question in The Crucible
Act Four of Arthur Miller's play The Crucible takes place in Salem jail, during the fall following Elizabeth's trial. Time has passed since we last saw Abigail in the court. Salem has changed. One... -
Answered a Question in The Pearl
We see class inequality from the very beginning of the story. Kino and Juana live in a small hut with their baby, but they seem happy. This happiness ends when Coyotito is stung by a scorpion. A... -
Answered a Question in The Great Gatsby
At the very start of The Great Gatsby, the narrator, Nick, shares some advice his father gave him and tells us "I’m inclined to reserve all judgments." However, as Nick continues to narrate the... -
Answered a Question in The Laramie Project
In November 1998, Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project traveled to Laramie, Wyoming to talk to citizens about the murder of Matthew Shepard. They spent two years conducting over 200... -
Answered a Question in Oliver Twist
Fagin forces Oliver to help the gang with a burglary. Sikes pushes Oliver through a small window and tells him to unlock the door. Once inside, however, Oliver tries to alert the family—only to be... -
Answered a Question in Literature
Let's examine identity markers in Katie Chase's short story "Man and Wife." At first, the society seems to be our own until we find out about the arranged marriages of young girls. In this society,... -
Answered a Question in The Five People You Meet in Heaven
Marguerite is Eddie's wife. She wants to be a mother and longs to have children, but she is infertile. Therefore, the couple hopes to adopt a child instead. This costs money, so Eddie and... -
Answered a Question in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Chiron is a centaur and the famous trainer of heroes (such as Hercules). In chapter 5, Percy wakes up in Camp Half Blood. Grover takes Percy to meet somebody named Chiron. However, this is not... -
Answered a Question in Our Town
The Stage Manager opens the play, and so he is the first character we meet. His entrance is memorable, as he recognizes that this is a play, and he begins to set the scene for us. Audiences might... -
Answered a Question in Stargirl
In chapter eighteen, Leo realizes that everyone at school is giving him and Stargirl the silent treatment. This bothers him, so in chapter nineteen, he goes to Archie for advice. Archie is a... -
Answered a Question in William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare wrote plays and poems, and in fact, it was one of his poems that helped him gain popularity: "As early as 1593 he had an overnight sensation with [Venus and Adonis]," a... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
In To Kill A Mockingbird, Atticus teaches his children what courage is. In chapter 10, Scout and Jem are surprised when their peaceful, non violent father is called to shoot the rabid dog in the... -
Answered a Question in Lord of the Flies
At the end of the novel, the boys lose their humanity and become savage. They hunt and kill each other. Ralph has been trying to maintain order and keep the signal fire going, but Jack's group... -
Answered a Question in Romeo and Juliet
Mercutio is the Prince's kin. He is friends with Romeo and spends most of his time with the Montagues, but he is also invited to Capulet's ball. In act 3, scene 1, Benvolio warns that in the heat... -
Answered a Question in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
On the way to Camp Half-Blood, the Minotaur attacks their car. Grover is knocked unconscious, so Sally and Percy carry him up the hill. Sally is unable to cross camp borders, and so the Minotaur... -
Answered a Question in William Faulkner
Faulkner's poem "After Fifty Years" focuses on the relationship between aging and loss of love. Faulkner emphasizes the passage of time through the tense shifts that happen after the fourth and... -
Answered a Question in All My Sons
Joe and Chris are similar in many ways. They are both family men faced with difficult decisions. They both value family highly. They both are non confrontational. Miller describes Chris as:... -
Answered a Question in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Author John Boyne subtitles his book The Boy in the Striped Pajamas as "a fable." He has decided to classify his story as a fable instead of historical fiction. He explains why in an interview with... -
Answered a Question in A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare uses rich language in his plays, including A Midsummer Night's Dream. The following are just a few examples of literary devices in the text. I am your spaniel, and, Demetrius,The more... -
Answered a Question in As You Like It
Gold is desirable and tempting to robbers. We would not want to walk around in a strange place carrying lots of gold—especially waving it out in the open—for fear of the gold attracting dangerous... -
Answered a Question in Dylan Thomas
Dylan Thomas is known for vivid imagery in his poems. This is especially highlighted when his poems are read aloud. Many of his poems feature nature imagery. One example is "Poem in October." The... -
Answered a Question in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
A claim, evidence, and response prompt (CER) asks the student to state a claim for what they are arguing, provide evidence that supports their claim, and explain their reasoning for this. These... -
Answered a Question in Fences
Introductory paragraphs can be tough! You will need a hook to grab in the attention of your readers, you will need to introduce what you will be discussing, and you will need a thesis statement...
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