Cards in this guide (22)
For whom was Macbeth written
Shakespeare wrote the play Macbeth to be performed for King
James I
How have Macbeth and Lady Macbeth reversed roles by the end of the play
In Act 1, Lady Macbeth is the planner, the one who is dragging
her reluctant husband into committing one murder. But by Act 4,
Macbeth commits murder after murder and Lady Macbeth is the
reluctant one, nauseated and consumed with guilt by the bloodshed.
The roles actually reverse much earlier in the play, when Macbeth
kills the grooms. That was not in Lady Macbeth's plan, and she is
horrified by it.
What is the relationship between iambic pentameter and blank verse
Blank verse is a form of verse that uses iambic pentameter.
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
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.
How does Shakespeare's use of the supernatural help create suspense in Macbeth
By playing on audiences fears
How does lady Macbeth influence macbeths decisiom to murder duncan
What makes Hecate's speech stand out from the speech of other characters
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.
Shakespeare's audiences would have assumed that caused the strange elements in Macbet
(Apex)~Witchcraft
that other answer is wrong ;{
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.
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 evidence from the text supports the idea that Macbeth has decided to stop being indecisive and will take action
the flighty purpose never is o'ertook/ unless the deed go with
it
Which work is the best example of an adaptation
(Apex Learning) A musical based on a book about a popular band.
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.