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For whom was Macbeth written

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

What best describes paraphrasing

Rewriting a sentence from a text in your own words

What type of conflict is simply awareness of conflict situation

There are many different types of conflict such as internal or external. Another example would be perceived conflict which is simply the awareness of a conflict situation.

How can supernatural elements in a story help advance the plot

Supernatural elements can help advance the plot of a story by creating conflict.

What is the best example of a tragic flaw

Macbeth's desire for power.

How do the witches create tension in Macbeth

they give away just enough information about the story's events to keep the audience interested in finding out more.

Who is angry at the three witches who were predicting the future of Macbeth

Hecate was angry at the three witches who were predicting the future of Macbeth

What quote example from Act III best shows that Macbeth has become power hungry and will do anything to keep the throne

Macbeth persuades the murderers to kill Banquo and his son

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

By playing on audiences fears

What does Macbeth see that supports the idea that he feels guilty about killing banquo

Banquo's ghost, which shows up at the dinner party the Macbeths are throwing. Only Macbeth can see him.

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

she speaks in rhyme.

What evidence from the text leads you to believe that dagger Macbeth sees is an illusion

"Come, let me clutch thee. I have thee not, and yet I see thee still."

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

How were stories with supernatural elements viewed differently in Shakespeare time versus how they are viewed today

Audiences during Shakespeare's time considered witches and curses to be real and much scarier than todays audiences would.

Malcolm and Donalbain are suspected of which crime

killing king duncan (:

Shakespeare's audiences would have assumed that caused the strange elements in Macbet

(Apex)~Witchcraft

that other answer is wrong ;{

Which event in Macbeth happens first

Lady Macbeth talks Macbeth into killing Duncan ( apex ) just took the quiz

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?

Which translation of the passage best explains Macbeth's reasoning for not murdering Duncan

Duncan is such a good and popular king; it would be cruel to kill him and make the country sad.

What can you infer about Macbeth's mood from his words in this scene

(Apex Learning) He is sad and regretful about the actions that have led him to battle against his former friends.

Based on the context, what is the meaning of "sleights"

Clever tricks or deceptions

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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