Macbeth Plot Points
What prophecy do the witches give Macbeth at the start?
He will become Thane of Cawdor and then King.
How does Lady Macbeth convince Macbeth to kill Duncan?
She questions his manhood and ambition.
What does it mean to “cite strong evidence”?
Using quotes or examples that clearly support your claim.
What is a simile? Give an example.
A comparison using "like" or "as". Example: "Her smile was like sunshine."
What is one quote that shows Macbeth feeling guilty?
“Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?”
Why does Macbeth fear Banquo and his sons?
Because the witches say Banquo’s descendants will be kings.
Why does Macbeth hallucinate the dagger?
It reflects his anxiety and guilt about the murder he’s about to commit.
How can two events in a text influence each other?
One event causes another or builds upon it, like a chain.
How does word choice affect the reader’s mood?
It creates emotional reactions in the reader.
What line shows that Lady Macbeth is unraveling mentally?
“Out, damned spot! Out, I say!”
What happens at the banquet that causes Macbeth to panic?
He sees Banquo’s ghost.
How does Macbeth’s attitude toward killing change over time?
He becomes more ruthless and less guilty.
What does it mean to infer?
Make a logical guess using clues and knowledge.
Name 3 types of figurative language and define each.
Simile, metaphor, personification. (misc)
Find evidence that supports a claim about Macbeth's ambition.
“I have no spur...but only Vaulting ambition.”
How is Macbeth’s internal conflict different from his external conflict?
Internal: guilt and ambition; External: threats to his power.
How do Macbeth’s choices affect Lady Macbeth by Act 5?
She becomes overwhelmed with guilt and loses her sanity.
What does a cause-effect structure in a story do?
Shows how one event leads to another.
What kind of tone does the word “gloomy” create?
Sad or dark.
What can you infer if a character hides a letter from others?
The character is hiding something important or secret.
How does Macbeth’s downfall unfold in Act 5?
He fights to the end but is killed by Macduff, fulfilling the witches’ prophecy.
What are some consequences of Macbeth’s ambition by the end?
He is isolated, feared, and ultimately destroyed.
What’s the difference between central idea and theme?
Central idea = main argument; theme = deeper message.
How do text features (like subheadings) help readers understand a nonfiction article?
They organize information and highlight main ideas.
What is Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia is a type of figurative language where the word imitates the sound it represents