Titles
This is the name for a position of Scottish nobility, loosely regarded as a landholder
What is a thane?
This character tells Macbeth to “look like th’ innocent flower, but be the serpent under ’t,” advising him to hide his true intentions.
Who is Lady Macbeth?
This character is notably violent in battle
Who is Macbeth?
This literary device means "to make reference to another text or work of art"
What is allusion?
At the beginning of the play, Scotland is fighting this country, whose forces are led by King Sweno.
What is Norway?
Macbeth earns this title after battle and the original holder betrays the king's trust
This character says, “If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me, without my stir"
Who is Macbeth?
The witches refer to themselves as The _________ Sisters.
What is Weird?
"Fair is foul, and foul is fair" is an example of this literary device
What is paradox?
Macbeth earns the title Thane of Cawdor after the previous thane is punished for committing this crime against Scotland.
What is treason? (or: traitor)
The witches' penultimate prophecy states that Macbeth will be king ___________.
What is 'hereafter'?
This character says, “There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face,” after learning the former Thane of Cawdor betrayed him.
Who is Duncan?
This character appears foolish at times because he is too trusting amidst the guile of his comrades
Who is King Duncan?
This literary device is employed when the audience is "in on a secret"
What is dramatic irony?
Lady Macbeth’s murder plan involves getting these two characters drunk and framing them with the bloody daggers.
Who are Duncan's guards?
This title is the title Macbeth already holds at the start of the play
What is Thane of Glamis?
This character warns Macbeth about the witches, saying “The instruments of darkness tell us truths… to betray’s in deepest consequence.”
Who is Banquo?
Lady Macbeth antagonizes her husband by calling this into question when he begins to back out of the plan to kill Duncan.
What is his manhood/manliness?
In Act 1, Scene 3, Macbeth uses this type of speech to privately reveal his thoughts about the witches’ prophecy while other characters remain on stage.
What is an aside?
This is how Lady Macbeth initially receives news of her husband's prophecy
What is a letter?
This is the title that Banquo is promised by the witches
None (his sons will be kings, but he will be none)
Complete the quote spoken by Macbeth after he begins thinking about hiding his ambitions:
“False face must hide what the false ______ doth know.”
What is heart?
This character is given the title Prince of Cumberland-- which will make him the heir to the throne.
Who is Malcolm?
This longer speech occurs when a character is alone on stage and reveals their inner thoughts and feelings to the audience.
What is a soliloquy?
Explain two reasons Macbeth gives for hesitating to murder Duncan
Options:
1. He is his kinsmen
2. He is his subject
3. He is his host
4. Duncan is a nice/uncorrupt leader