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For whom was Macbeth written

Shakespeare wrote the play Macbeth to be performed for King James I

Why is it important to provide accurate information to young people

Young people will grow up to become young adults, and are the basis of the next generation and the future of our world; providing them with false information will just slow down their learning and thus the future of the world. What is the point of providing false information if it leads to our down fall?

What would change slowly over time

velocity

What is the best translation of If you have displaced the mirth broke the good meeting With most admired disorder

D. You have ruined a fun evening by making a fool of yourself.

Which event from Acts II and III demonstrates the recurring motif of Fair is foul and foul is fair

Banquo doesn't commit any crime but is murdered at Macbeth's command. -APEX

Why has the image of the hero changed over time

Heroes are often mirrors of the culture and time in which they were created, and they reflect the values of that culture and time.

Why were supernatural elements in a play more frightening for audiences during Shakespeare's time

During Shakespeare's time, people believed that witches and powers really existed, so the supernatural elements of his plays were more frightening for his audiences.

How do the three witches make Hecate angry

They made Hecate angry by not letting her participate in their plans. -Macbeth.

What is the best example of a tragic flaw

Macbeth's desire for power.

Who becomes the main suspect in King Duncan's murder

Malcolm and Donalbain. Later, people start to suspect Macbeth.

Whom does Macbeth admit to killing after seeing Duncan's body

Duncan's grooms, who he and Lady Macbeth have framed for the murder of Duncan. He claims to have been infuriated at their apparent guilt, when in fact he just wanted to shut them up.

What common character trait do tragic heroes share

They have a flaw that will ultimately lead to their undoing.

How does Shakespeare's use of the supernatural help create suspense in Macbeth

By playing on audiences fears

What makes Hecate's speech stand out from the speech of other characters

she speaks in rhyme.

Which event is an example of irony in Macbeth

Macbeth has been crowned king- a glorious position- but he feels empty and worthless because of his actions. -apex

Which character is the best example of a tragic hero

a young men tries to go home to his wife and family after a long war b

Macbeth murders King Duncan and is then rewarded by being crowned king himself. What recurring motif in the play is this turn of events an example of

the idea that actions sometimes have the opposite of the expected effect :)

Which situation is the best example of a hero's inner conflict

The right answer is A king struggles with his own ambition as he decides whether to keep killing his opponents in order to gain more. Just got it right!!

What evidence from the text supports the idea that Lady Macbeth believes her husband is too weak and cowardly to kill the king

art thou afeared / to be the same in thine own act and valour / as thou art in desire?

Based on this dictionary definition which sentence correctly uses the word balm

(Apex) Spending the day at the beach reading a good book can be a balm for a troubled heart.

Why do Malcolm Donalbain feel they need to leave Scotland

Apex 1.2.7 Quiz) They fear they will be murdered.

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