Wednesday 3rd April B Flashcards
‘Never shake thy gory locks at me!’: who speaks these words?
Macbeth
What punctuation does this line end in?
Exclamation mark
What does the exclamation mark tell us about the way the line should be delivered by the actor? Give two ideas
It is said at a loud volume, with emphasis on ‘Never’
To whom is Macbeth addressing this line? ‘Never shake thy gory locks at me!’
The Ghost of Banquo
What types of words are ‘gory locks’?
Adjective and concrete noun
What do the words ‘gory locks’ suggest about the Ghost of Banquo’s appearance?
His hair is bloodied
What does this line suggest about Macbeth’s state of mind? Give three ideas
He is losing control, he is going mad, and he is trying to control his guilt
This quote contains a specific type of verb: ‘Never shake’. What do we call this when someone orders, commands or tells someone what to do?
An imperative
Fill in the blanks: Never s_____ thy g____ l____ at me!’
Never shake thy gory locks at me!
Fill in the blanks: ‘N_____ s______ t___ g____ l_____ a_ m__!’
Never shake thy gory locks at me!
Fill in the blanks: ‘______ ________ ____ _____ _______ ___ ___!’
Never shake thy gory locks at me!
