Act 1
Macbeth sees this item leading him toward Duncan's chamber.
What is a dagger
Murderers with a personal grudge are recruited by Macbeth to kill these people.
Who are Banquo and Fleance
He was born in this English town in 1564.
What is Stratford-upon-Avon?
This device occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.
What is dramatic irony?
By this point in the play ________________ seems to be the one driving the plot for Macbeth to remain as king.
Who is Macbeth.
Shakespeare’s plays were primarily performed at this famous London theater.
What is the Globe Theatre?
A long speech by a character alone on stage, revealing inner thoughts.
What is a soliloquy?
The banquet is visited by this presence, upsetting Macbeth.
What is Banquo's ghost
This monarch ruled England for most of Shakespeare's life and greatly influenced the arts.
Who is Queen Elizabeth I?
A brief remark a character makes to the audience or another character, not heard by others on stage.
What is an aside?
Lady Macbeth does this after Macbeth announces he killed the guards.
What is faint
This is Macbeth's next step to find out what the future holds for him.
What is to go see the witches
He married this woman when he was 18 years old.
Who is Anne Hathaway?
These notes in a script tell actors how to move or speak, but are not spoken aloud.
What are stage directions?
The relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth can best be describes as one where _________________ is in charge.
Who is Lady Macbeth
The apearence of the dagger can best be described as a __________________. Explain how you know.
What is a hallucination.
This emotion/ feeling causes Macbeth to react so strongly to Banquo's ghost.
What is guilt
This period, named after a queen, was known for a flourishing of English drama and literature.
What is the Elizabethan Era?
A character whose qualities contrast with another, often highlighting the main character’s traits.
What is a character foil?