BJU British Lit (Macbeth)

a type of classical drama that tells the stories of kings and nobles whose actions affected the destinies of nations

Who are Duncan’s sons?

repeated elements that support a theme

What poetic form is much of Macbeth written in?

the event that introduces the conflict and sets it in motion

Who gave the title “Thane of Cawdor” to Macbeth?

What is ironic about Macbeth’s inviting Banquo to the banquet?

What situation is the crisis of Macbeth?

the opposition of two or more characters or forces

unrhymed iambic pentameter

a recurring or emerging idea that provides coherence as it embodies and emphasizes a work’s message

text spoken by an actor who is alone or thinks he is alone on stage

a connected series of events arranged to produce a definite sense of movement toward a specific goal

when a reader or audience is made aware of important information that is unknown to a story’s characters

In discussing the threat of Banquo and Fleance with Lady Macbeth, Macbeth says his mind is full of what symbol of treach

Which of the witches’ three prophecies about Macbeth is the only one not fulfilled by the end of Act I?

How many times in the play does Banquo’s ghost appear to Macbeth?

exaggeration; an obvious overstatement to make a point or emphasize meaning

What is the significance of Lady Macbeth’s hand washing?

a character who is not inherently bad but who makes a bad decision as the result of a tragic flaw

the point at which the plot reaches the moment of highest emotional intensity

an introduction to the setting, characters, and situation

Lady Macbeth instructs her husband to “look like th’innocent flower / But be the _____ under’t?”

a description of the action surrounding a regrettable decision made by a character

the events that unfold from the crisis and lead to the conclusion

What do both Malcolm and Macduff personify as bleeding?

What prevents Lady Macbeth from murdering Duncan herself?

What is the primary function of the Porter in Act II?

a brief disclosure made by one actor in the presence of other actors who, by convention, are thought not to hear him

mock praise; text meaning the opposite of what the speaker says

the events that follow the inciting incident and lead up to the crisis

All of the following are things that Macbeth forfeits because of his treason except

The statement that “fair is foul, and foul is fair” introduces which major theme of Macbeth?

Who “was from his mother’s womb / Untimely ripp’d”?

the time and place of a written piece

What technical mistake does Macbeth make when he murders Duncan?

a story’s mood or emotion that helps shape readers’ expectations

What prevents Macduff from getting complete revenge on Macbeth?

a problem an individual has in his perspective or character

List two of the three apparitions Macbeth sees when he is at the witches’ cave.

individuals around whom and about whom a story is told

Concerning Duncan’s murder, Lady Macbeth remarks in her sleep about all the following except

descriptions based on sense perceptions that ignite audiences’ imaginations and evoke ideas beyond the printed text

Name three motifs Shakespeare uses to develop his themes.

To who“Lesser than Macbeth, and greater. / Not so happy, yet much happier. / Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none.”

The witch’s pronouncement that “something wicked this way comes” refers to which character?

when a speaker means something other than what he says

The appearance of Banquo’s ghost at the banquet in his honor is an example of?

major turning point for protagonist; when something happens that affects the outcome of the story and determines future

Which 3,000-seat theater showcased some of Shakespeare’s greatest plays in London?

the final outcome of a story; the last element of the plot in which the major complications are explained or settled