Author device Flashcards
Tragedy
A drama where the protagonist experiences downfall due to a tragic flaw or external circumstances.
Characterization
The process of developing and portraying characters in a story.
Soliloquy
A speech by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts and feelings.
Monologue
A long speech by one character, often in the presence of others.
Dramatic Irony
When the audience knows something the characters don’t, creating tension or humor.
Foreshadowing
Hints or clues about future events in the story.
Theme
The central idea or message of a literary work.
Motif
Conflict
The struggle between opposing forces in a story.
Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or concepts.
Visual Imagery
Descriptions that create mental images.
Auditory Imagery
Descriptions that evoke sounds.
Olfactory Imagery
Descriptions that evoke smells
Tactile Imagery
Descriptions that evoke touch or texture.
Gustatory Imagery
Descriptions that evoke taste.
Simile
A comparison using “like” or “as”.
Metaphor
: A direct comparison without using “like” or “as”.
Personification
Giving human qualities to non-human thing.
Juxtaposition
Placing two contrasting elements side by side.
Ambiguity
Having multiple possible meanings or interpretations.
Mood
The atmosphere or emotional tone of a literary work.
Allusion
A reference to another work, person, or event.
Structure
The organization or framework of a literary work.
Sound Devices
Techniques used to create auditory effects in writing.
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds (non-vowels).
Assonance
Repetition of vowel sounds.
Consonance
Repetition of consonant sounds.
Rhyme
Repetition of similar sounds at the end of words.
Sibilance
Repetition of “s” or “sh” sounds.
Plosives
Sounds produced by the sudden release of air, like “p” or “b”.
Act 1.3
The witches, 3 prophecy - King Macbeth and Banqou’s children, Macbeth = Thane
of Cawdor. Seconds later Angus and Ross tell Macbeth he is Thane of Cawdor. OMG WITCHES ARE TRUE!
Act 1.5
Lady Macbeth reads the letter and decided Duncan must be killed by Macbeth. Macbeth arrived and it is informed of this. “Thicken her blood (METAPHOR) to stop her from feeling pity, so that no human kindness will stop her from carrying out her terrible plan.”
Act 1.7
Macbeth thinks of consequences if he kills, giving up his soul in the afterlife. He only is doing this for his ambition. He tells Lady Macbeth he won’t kill but then is mocked by her. The detailed plan is then discussed
“Have plucked my nipple from his boneless gums, And dashed the brains out, had I so sworn as you Have done to this.” Lady Macbeth saying if she was in this position she would even kill her child to achieve what she wants. Ambition using metaphor and violent image.
Act 2.1
Macbeth and Banqou talk about the witches Banqou states things have came true. Macbeth claims he hadn’t thought about it since. Macbeth hallucinates a dagger. Bell rings, time to kill Duncan.
Soliloquy debating to do this or not interrupted by a bell (symbolism of bed time)
Act 2.2
Ducan’s death. Lady Macbeth drugs servants and is confident the kill will be successful. Macbeth kills comes back with a horrified face, Lady Macbeth notices daggers calls him a coward and demands him to wash his hands while she places the daggers.
“That which hath made them drunk hath made me bold; What hath quenched them hath given me fire. Hark, peace.” Contrast between Lady Macbeth and gaurds. Wine did this wine did this to me. Juxtaposing!
Act 3.1
Banqou is suspicious, Macbeth sees Banqou as a threat as his children will be king too. He invited them to a dinner and murderers are prepared to kill them. THEY FAIL!
“To be king is nothing, but to be securely stationed in a position of power is much better.” it isn’t enough to be king, its enough to be secure and not be scare of someone taking it away. Ambivalence, feeling about specific
Act 3.2
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Act 3.4
Macbeth finds out Banqou has been killed but Fleance escaped, causing worry as the threat of his thrones is still out there. He sees Banqou’s ghost on his chair, he goes crazy. Lady Macbeth says he’s ill.
Act 4.1
The witches meet up with Macbeth to sabotage him. 1. Floating head - beware Macduff.
Bloody child - no man born of a woman will harm him. Crowned child never be defeated until trees marches to his castle.
Act 5.1
A doctor and a gentlewoman watch Lady Macbeth sleep walks and talks. She mentions the murders of Duncan, Banquo and Lady
Macduff. Blood on her hands.
Act 5.5
Macbeth prepares the castle to defend against the attack. His servant tells him that Lady Macbeth has taken her own life. Macbeth talks bitterly about the nature of life. A messenger tells Macbeth that Birnam Wood is moving towards the castle. Macbeth recalls the prophecy and says that he is ready to die.
