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Macbeth
100
the struggle between opposing forces
Define conflict
100
Comparing two objects without using like or as
What is a metaphor?
100
An insult to one's pride
What does indignity mean?
100
To act or plead on another's behalf; to try to smooth the differences between two parties.
What does intercede mean?
100
Dunsinane, Scotland
Where does Macbeth live.
200
The story is told from the perspective of an outside observer.
What is third person omniscient?
200
The car lights blinked in the distance.
Give an example of personification
200
Not able to be taken or given away.
What does inalienable mean?
200
Physical or mental weakness or defect
What does infirmity mean?
200
What is said that frightens Macbeth before he is killed by Macduff?
What is What is Macduff tells Macbeth that he was ripped from his mother's womb at an untimely moment.
300
Events leading to the climax
What is rising action?
300
The boy's stomach was a bottomless pit.
Give an example of a metaphor
300
To confine or to put in prison
What does incarcerate mean?
300
Food and drink; a meal
What does repast mean?
300
He looks like her father.
What was Lady Macbeth's excuse for not killing King Duncan?
400
The conversation between characters
What is dialogue?
400
Same word but means different things.
What is a pun?
400
Having a very bad reputation.
What does infamous mean?
400
An interpretation or translation
What does rendition mean?
400
They kill Banquo but let his son Fleance escape.
What happens when the murderers try to kill Banquo and his son?
500
Name 3 types of external conflict
What are man vs man, man vs, nature, and man vs society
500
The trumpet sang out the notes for the Star Spangled Banner.
Give an example of personification.
500
Threateningly wild, without restraint or control; widespread.
What does rampant mean?
500
The act of spying
What is espionage?
500
He knows that he can't be killed by a man born of woman.
Why doesn't Macbeth put his armor on when he goes out to do battle?
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