Irony
A person says something that is the opposite of what they actually mean
What is verbal irony?
A statement that clearly presents what the main idea of the argument is
What is a claim?
The person who killed Macbeth
Who is Macduff?
I thought the movie was as boring as watching paint dry.
What is a simile?
Something happens that is the opposite of what is expected
What is situational irony?
Excessive pride or self-confidence that leads to a character causing their own problems and failure
What is hubris?
The message of the story
What is theme?
The person who is promised their descendants will be kings
Who is Banquo?
Life is a roller coaster.
What is a metaphor?
The audience knows important information that the characters do not
What is dramatic irony?
A speech made by a character to the audience where they reveal their thoughts
What is a soliloquy?
A spoken conversation between two or more characters
What is dialogue?
The location of Macbeth's castle
What is Dunsinane Hill?
The time flew by.
What is personification?
An example would be Malcolm saying that he is a terrible person with lots of flaws, only to reveal later that he was lying and he doesn't have any of those flaws.
What is verbal irony?
The emotional release for the audience when the tension is gone.
What is catharsis?
A statement that acknowledges a different view while preparing to respond to it.
What is a counterclaim?
The person or persons who killed Banquo
Who are the murderers?
What is hyperbole?
An example would be Banquo calming walking around with his son, when the audience knows that Macbeth has hired men to kill them both.
What is dramatic irony?
Group of actors who comment on the play, like a narrator
What is the chorus?
Providing evidence and logical reasoning to weaken or disprove an opposing argument.
What is a refute?
The only character who escapes an attempt to kill them
Who is Fleance?
The game was a real David and Goliath fight.
What is an allusion?