macbeth

Question 1

Macbeth

Answer 1

Ambitious nobleman who becomes consumed by his desire for power.

Question 2

Lady Macbeth

Answer 2

Macbeth’s wife, who manipulates him into committing regicide.

Question 3

Banquo

Answer 3

Macbeth’s loyal friend, who suspects foul play.

Question 4

Duncan

Answer 4

King of Scotland, whom Macbeth murders to seize the throne.

Question 5

Malcolm

Answer 5

Duncan’s son and rightful heir to the throne.

Question 6

Witches

Answer 6

Supernatural beings who prophesy Macbeth’s rise and downfall.

Question 7

Theme

Answer 7

The main idea or underlying message of a literary work.

eg. Commitment, Responsibility Influence, Greed, Ambition, Power, Manipulation, Pride

Question 8

Motif

Answer 8

A recurring symbol or idea that helps develop the theme.

eg. blood, death, supernatural (withces), battle, violence, gore

Question 9

Tragic Hero

Answer 9

A protagonist with a fatal flaw that leads to their downfall.

Question 10

Dramatic Irony

Answer 10

When the audience knows something the characters don’t.

Question 11

Soliloquy

Answer 11

A speech in which a character reveals their thoughts and feelings.

Question 12

Aside

Answer 12

A character’s remark that is heard by the audience but not other characters.

Question 13

Antithesis

Answer 13

The use of contrasting ideas or words for emphasis.