Macbeth
The setting of the play is mainly the country of
Scotland
Which of the following elements is the most essential setting feature used to create the dark, eerie mood found in almost all Gothic stories?
A) Bright and modern crowded cities
B) Haunted castles and ruined buildings
C) Peaceful farms and sunny fields
D) Busy ports and sailing ships
B) Haunted castles and ruined buildings
Which poet was known for his scandalous lifestyle and inspired the idea of the “Bryonic Hero”
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Lord Byron
William Shakespeare
John Keats
Lord Byron
Journeyman
the whole range or extent
one who is outgoing; one who is energized rather than drained by interactions with others
a fully trained and qualified worker
stern; severe; plain
a fully trained and qualified worker
Who is Ms.Gambrell's favorite basketball player
Aja Wilson, Angel Resse
The witches tell Banquo...
his descendants will be king
Gothic writers use specific imagery to make the reader feel uneasy. Which pair of emotions best describes the exact mood that a Gothic story tries to create?
A) Intense terror and dark, mysterious suspense
B) Joyful excitement and lighthearted romantic adventure
C) Deep confusion and peaceful, quiet boredom
D) Scientific curiosity and historical political anger
A) Intense terror and dark, mysterious suspense
What is conceit poetry?
A technique of extending a metaphor through an entire poem
To annoy or harass
Harry
What sports team at SBS does Ms. Gambrell Coach
What do the witches symbolize in the play?
Political stability
Wisdom and guidance
Chaos and the disruption
Justice and fairness
Chaos and the disruption
At the end of the story, the police officers eat the frozen leg of lamb murder weapon, with one officer ironically remarking that the evidence is probably "right under our very noses." How does this dark comedy scene connect to the deeper meaning of the story's title?
A) The title refers only to Patrick Maloney being killed, as the clueless police officers completely fail to realize they are destroying the crime scene by eating dinner.
B) Mary completely transforms from a helpless, gentle "lamb" into a clever killer who tricks the police into literally consuming the hidden murder weapon right under their noses.
C) The dark humor highlights that Mary feels immense guilt for her actions, forcing her to cook the weapon so the police can easily discover the truth later.
D) The title shows that the police department treats every single criminal case with complete carelessness, which ultimately allows innocent people like Mary to get away free.
B) Mary completely transforms from a helpless, gentle "lamb" into a clever killer who tricks the police into literally consuming the hidden murder weapon right under their noses.
Metaphysical poet, served as an Anglican Priest, author of The Temple and many well known Christian hymns
George Herbert
Demagogue
A. A quiet observer
B. A student worker
C. A well-educated person
D. A political leader who manipulates emotions
D. A political leader who manipulates emotions
What is Ms.Gambrell's other job?
Archelogy & Poetry (Spoken Word)
In Act 4, the witches give Macbeth a false sense of security by telling him that "none of woman born" shall harm him. How is this prophecy ultimately fulfilled in the final battle, proving the witches tricked him?
A) Macduff defeats Macbeth because he was born via a Caesarean section, not a natural birth.
B) Malcolm defeats Macbeth because he was raised by a stepmother rather than his biological mother.
C) Macbeth is actually killed by an accidental fall, not by any man in battle.
D) Macduff kills Macbeth using a trap rather than fighting him face-to-face.
A) Macduff defeats Macbeth because he was born via a Caesarean section (C-section), not a natural birth.
Graham Greene uses a dark, absurd tone to describe the father's fatal encounter with a falling pig. What literary effect does this blend of tragedy and comedy achieve?
A) It exposes the cold, unsympathetic nature of human society, where people treat the authentic grief of others as a joke rather than offering comfort.
B) It proves that Jerome’s intense psychological trauma stems entirely from a broken childhood relationship, making him unable to process ordinary grief correctly.
C) It highlights the lack of safety regulations in foreign urban environments, warning readers about the unexpected dangers of traveling through European cities.
D) It satisfies the audience's desire for a purely humorous resolution, ensuring that the heavy theme of sudden death does not feel too depressing.
A) It exposes the cold, unsympathetic nature of human society, where people treat the authentic grief of others as a joke rather than offering comfort.
An author’s chosen style and language usage, depending on the purpose
Diction
Protean
readily changeable in form, shape, or meaning
What tribe is Ms. Gambrell apart of?
Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation
In Macbeth, Shakespeare explores how unchecked ambition can destroy a person's morality. Which statement best captures the deeper, open-ended moral lesson the play teaches about the psychological cost of letting ambition override your conscience?
A) Ambition is initially a noble trait, but it becomes dangerous only when a character lacks the physical strength to defend the crown and power they seized.
B) Once a person compromises their morals for power, it triggers an inescapable cycle of worse crimes to maintain security, ultimately trapping them in paranoia and emotional isolation.
C) Pursuing ambition is ultimately worthwhile because, despite the immense guilt and loss of personal relationships, the character successfully achieves their ultimate, long-term political goals.
D) Allowing ambition to take over ensures that a person will be easily manipulated by external supernatural forces, meaning they are completely innocent of all actions committed.
B) Once a person compromises their morals for power, it triggers an inescapable cycle of worse crimes to maintain security, ultimately trapping them in paranoia and emotional isolation.
In Gothic stories, characters are often chased by monsters, ghosts, or curses. What deeper, hidden theme do these terrifying supernatural forces usually represent?
A) They symbolize the character’s own hidden guilt, dark secrets, or mental breakdown, proving the real monster is actually inside their own mind.
B) They show that ancient magical creatures are physically superior to human beings, meaning that any attempt to fight them is completely useless.
C) They represent the dangerous lack of modern security systems and police forces during the historical eras when these older stories took place.
D) They serve as a fun, superficial distraction designed purely to scare the audience without connecting to the character's actual emotional journey.
A) They symbolize the character’s own hidden guilt, dark secrets, or mental breakdown, proving the real monster is actually inside their own mind.
What is a Lament?
It is a poem, a song, or a speech where someone expresses intense sadness, grief, or regret over a major loss—like the death of a loved one or a terrible tragedy.
Use Acrimony in a sentence
Ill-natured, bitter hostility
Who is Herbert Randall Wright III ?
Who is Solána Imani Rowe
G-Herbo
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