IRONY
A character says one thing but clearly means the opposite. This is:
Verbal irony
Saying “I’ve told you a million times” is an example of:
Overstatement
Which three characters appear in Scene 1 during the storm?
The three witches.
Who does King Duncan name as his heir in Scene 4 (Prince of Cumberland)?
Malcom
A force that controls events beyond human control
Fate
A police station gets robbed. This is:
Situational irony
After breaking a leg, someone says, “It’s just a little scratch.”
Understatement
What prophecy do the witches give Macbeth? (MUST NAME TWO).
1. That he will become Thane of Cawdor
2. and king.
What does Lady Macbeth ask the spirits to do in her “unsex me here” speech?
To take away her compassion/goodness and fill her with cruelty/evil.
The decline of moral values or integrity
Moral Corruption
The difference between what the audience knows and what a character knows is called:
Dramatic irony
A bully spends years making fun of others and later becomes publicly embarrassed in the same way. This is:
Poetic irony (poetic justice)
Who is Macbeth's ally/friend?
Banquou
How does Lady Macbeth react when Macbeth says he is not sure he wants to go through the murder.
She insults him and challenges his manhood.
Punishment or payback for wrongdoing
Retribution
A student says, “I’ve only been waiting for this test my entire life.”
Verbal irony
In the past, people proudly advertised cigarettes as “healthy,” but today we know they cause serious health problems.
Historical Irony
What prophecy do the witches give Banquo?
That his descendants will be kings, though he will not be one himself.
What reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan? (Must name THREE)
1) Duncan is a good king/ruler,
2) it's his relative,
3) and his guest.
Excessive Pride
Hubris
The audience knows a character is walking into a trap, but the character does not. This is:
Dramatic irony
A character survives a car crash that everyone said was “impossible to survive,” as if something beyond luck intervened.
Cosmic Irony
How does Macbeth react when Ross announces he is Thane of Cawdor?
He is shocked and begins thinking about the possibility of becoming king.
What plan does Lady Macbeth want Macbeth to follow through with?
The plan is to drug the bodyguards and stab King Duncan in his sleep
Using language that is intentionally misleading or double-meaning
Equivocation