Macbeth
What era was Macbeth written in?
Jacobean Era
Who wrote Exposure?
Wilfred Owen
Who was Aristotle?
A Greek philosopher who coined the term 'Art of Rhetoric'
What does Q1 test you on?
It asks you to list 4 things about the text
Which poem has two stanzas- questioner and responder?
What is Macbeth's title before meeting the witches or winning the battle?
Thane of Glamis
What war is The Man He Killed about?
Boer War
What is ethos?
Convincing the audience you are credible and trustworthy
What is the focus of Q2?
Writer’s use of language
Why is Macbeth considered a tragedy?
The main character dies at the end
What is regicide?
The killing of a king or monarch
Define “enjambment”
The continuation of a sentence from one line to the next without pause
Define “anaphora”
The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
Name 3 language techniques often used in Q2
Simile, metaphor, sibilance, personification, alliteration
Write an example of dialysis
Either we get this question right or we lose all our points!
What does hamartia mean?
Identify and explain the use of personification in Exposure.
“Merciless iced east winds that knive us” uses personification — the wind is personified as a weapon, conveying the brutality of nature in war
What appeal is used in: “Unprecedented changes... 50% CO2”?
Logos – appealing to logic and facts in argument
What structure features could you mention in Q3? List 3.
Setting, character, flashback, dialogue, zoom in, in medias res
What is the name of Macbeth's castle?
Dunsinane
How is Lady Macbeth presented as powerful in Act 1? (Use a quote)
Lady Macbeth is presented as domineering and powerful. E.g., “We’ll not fail” shows her confidence and ability to manipulate Macbeth
How does What Were They Like? present cultural destruction?
The poem shows how war erases traditions and humanity. The culture of Vietnam is lost due to violence
Explain the effect of a triplet in a persuasive speech.
Triplets (e.g., “make a difference, make a change, make a better future”) create rhythm and emphasis, making messages more memorable
What’s a successful way to evaluate in Q4? Give a sentence starter for an opening statement.
I agree with the statement as the writer successfully uses both language and structure to present...
Name that device: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
Antithesis