Figurative Language
Figurative language in which two unlike things are compared using "like" or "as"
Simile
In Act I, Scene 7, Lady Macbeth's plan is to blame the murder on...
Duncan's guards
In Act II, Scene 1, what does Macbeth see that "leads" him to Duncan's chambers?
A dagger
In Act III, Scene 4, what does Macbeth see that causes him to behave so strangely?
Banquo's ghost
Provides comic relief in Act II, Scene 3; pretends to guard the gates of Hell
The porter
Figurative language in which two unlike things are compared. Ex: Juliet is the sun.
Metaphor
What do the witches predict for Banquo?
That he will father a line of kings / his children will be king someday
Why wasn't Lady Macbeth able to murder Duncan herself?
He looked too much like her father.
In Act III, Scene 3, the murderers fail at which part of their plan?
They let Fleance escape.
Hecate
Figurative language in which something non-human is given human qualities or characteristics.
Personification
In Act I, Scene 3, why did the witches decide to harm the fat lady's husband?
She wouldn't share her chestnuts.
In Act II, Scene 1, what is the signal Lady Macbeth uses to let Macbeth know that she has taken care of the guards?
She rings a bell.
What does Macbeth keep from Lady Macbeth in Act III, Scene 2?
His plan to kill Banquo and Fleance.
Banquo's son; escapes after his father is murdered
Fleance
Figurative language in which exaggeration is used for humor or emphasis
Hyperbole
In Act I, Scene 5, Lady Macbeth is excited when she reads Macbeth's letter explaining the prophecies. However, she does have a concern about Macbeth, and her concern is...
Macbeth is too nice/kind to do what is necessary for him to become king.
What does Macbeth do that deviates from the plan to kill Duncan?
He murders the guards.
Why does Macbeth decide to have Banquo killed?
He views Banquo as a threat / he doesn't want Banquo's prophecy to come true.
Duncan's eldest son; named the Prince of Cumberland; escapes to England after Duncan is killed
Malcolm
Type of irony in which the audience or reader knows more than the characters know
Dramatic irony
What are the three ways the witches greet Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 3?
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King hereafter
After Duncan's death in Act II, which two people are suspected of killing Duncan?
In Act III, Scene 4, What does Macbeth plan to do the morning after his disastrous banquet?
Meet with the witches to learn more about his future.
Discovers Duncan's body; goes to the English court to join forces with Duncan's eldest son
Macduff