Writing Tips
What voice is this sentence written in: The ball was thrown to me.
passive
The first E in "PEEL" stands for
Evidence
Who eventually kills Macbeth
How do the murderers sent to kill Banquo leave the job incomplete?
which verb tense should we use when writing about events that occurred before the story begins
past
which verb tense should we use when writing about plot events
an arguable claim that can be supported by evidence from the text.
thesis statement
Which character says "full of scorpions is my mind"
Macbeth
During the feast, Macbeth's chair is occupied by
Banquo's ghost
the rhythmic structure of a line or verse in poetry
meter
a word, phrase, or clause that is separated from the word it describes, creating confusion and ambiguity
misplaced modifier
a matter dealt with in a text and describe what a text is about. (Ex: “Fear”)
topic
Who becomes king after Macbeth?
Malcolm
Before Macbeth kills King Duncan, what does he see?
A bloody dagger
the person, place, or thing that performs the action of the sentence.
subject
What is wrong about this thesis statement: "I believe that Macbeth's main theme is fate vs. free will."
1. Use of I statement
2. Not a theme, but a topic
3. Not specific, not really arguable.
The L in PEEL stands for
Link-- link the evidence to the main point
What ailment does Lady Macbeth deal with that the doctor and a gentlewoman discuss?
She sleepwalks and tries to clean her hands of imaginary blood
What 3 prophecies set off the plot of Macbeth in Act 1?
1. Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor 2. Macbeth will become king 3. Banquo's sons will become kings
Name two of Macbeth's themes
any answer that is a full sentence and includes a verb will be accepted!
What is wrong with the following sentence: This is seen in the quote “look like th' innocent flower, but be the serpent under 't”
1. no context for quote
2. "this is seen" --> be more specific -- what exactly is illustrated by the quote?
an interpretation of a message conveyed by a text, written in a complete sentence and applicable to multiple texts. They explore deeper meanings with universal relevance. (Ex: “Facing fear leads to growth.”)
Which character says "Look like th’ innocent flower, But be the serpent under ’t"
Lady Macbeth
What three prophecies do the witches' apparitions tell Macbeth in Act 4?
the part of a sentence that tells what the subject is doing or what the subject is
predicate