Author device

Question 1

Tragedy

Answer 1

A drama where the protagonist experiences downfall due to a tragic flaw or external circumstances.

Question 1

Characterization

Answer 1

The process of developing and portraying characters in a story.

Question 2

Soliloquy

Answer 2

A speech by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts and feelings.

Question 3

Monologue

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A long speech by one character, often in the presence of others.

Question 4

Dramatic Irony

Answer 4

When the audience knows something the characters don’t, creating tension or humor.

Question 5

Foreshadowing

Answer 5

Hints or clues about future events in the story.

Question 6

Theme

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The central idea or message of a literary work.

Question 7

Motif

Question 8

Conflict

Answer 8

The struggle between opposing forces in a story.

Question 9

Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or concepts.

Question 10

Visual Imagery

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Descriptions that create mental images.

Question 11

Auditory Imagery

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Descriptions that evoke sounds.

Question 11

Olfactory Imagery

Answer 11

Descriptions that evoke smells

Question 12

Tactile Imagery

Answer 12

Descriptions that evoke touch or texture.

Question 13

Gustatory Imagery

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Descriptions that evoke taste.

Question 14

Simile

Answer 14

A comparison using “like” or “as”.

Question 15

Metaphor

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: A direct comparison without using “like” or “as”.

Question 16

Personification

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Giving human qualities to non-human thing.

Question 17

Juxtaposition

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Placing two contrasting elements side by side.

Question 18

Ambiguity

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Having multiple possible meanings or interpretations.

Question 19

Mood

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The atmosphere or emotional tone of a literary work.

Question 20

Allusion

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A reference to another work, person, or event.

Question 21

Structure

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The organization or framework of a literary work.

Question 22

Sound Devices

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Techniques used to create auditory effects in writing.

Question 23

Alliteration

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Repetition of initial consonant sounds (non-vowels).

Question 24

Assonance

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Repetition of vowel sounds.

Question 25

Consonance

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Repetition of consonant sounds.

Question 26

Rhyme

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Repetition of similar sounds at the end of words.

Question 27

Sibilance

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Repetition of “s” or “sh” sounds.

Question 28

Plosives

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Sounds produced by the sudden release of air, like “p” or “b”.

Question 29

Act 1.3

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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!

Question 30

Act 1.5

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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.”

Question 31

Act 1.7

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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.

Question 32

Act 2.1

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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)

Question 33

Act 2.2

Answer 33

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!

Question 33

Act 3.1

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Act 3.2

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Question 34

Act 3.4

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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.

Question 34

Act 4.1

Answer 34

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.

Question 34

Act 5.1

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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.

Question 35

Act 5.5

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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.