"First, as I am his kinsman and his subject,
Strong both against the deed" indicates Macbeth's struggle with the idea of killing Duncan.
What is internal conflict
100
[Thunder and lightning. Enter three Witches]
What is stage direction
100
The action at the end of a tragedy that initiates the falling action
What is catastrophe
200
"Doubtful it stood; As two spent swimmers, that do cling together and choke their art."
What is simile
200
Macbeth's murder of Duncan represents a point after which Macbeth cannot return.
What is climax
200
struggle between two separate forces
What is external conflict
200
Macbeth's "Is this a dagger" speech.
What is soliloquy
200
After Macbeth has been dispatched, we learn that the legitimate heir to the throne (Malcolm) will be crowned.
What is resolution/ denouement
300
The repetition of beginning consonant sounds in close proximity
What is alliteration
300
Following the climax that moves the play toward the resolution.
What is falling action
300
A character that contrasts and parallels the main character
What is foil
300
When Macbeth is by himself he says "If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me,
Without my stir."
What is aside
300
All the main characters die by the end of one of these types of plays.
What is tragedy
400
"My gashes cry for help."
What is personification
400
The gradual build of action/ conflicts that lead up to the climax of a story.
What is rising action
400
A weakness that causes the fall of the tragic hero
What is tragic flaw
400
A lengthy speech in a play delivered to characters or to the audience
What is monologue
400
Malcolm escapes to England, which causes Macbeth to be unable to kill him
What is complication
500
"Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage."
What is metaphor
500
The witches' prophecy to Banquo that his sons will be kings; later we find that Fleance escapes the murders sent by Macbeth
What is foreshadowing
500
Macbeth begins using the plural/royal "we" after he becomes king; he also starts bossing everyone around.
What is characterization
500
Physical movement of a character during a play
What is gestures
500
The point at which a character understands his or her situation as it really is. When Macbeth learns that Macduff is not "born of woman," he knows that his number is up.