Literary Devices and Terms

Questions and Answers

Which poet is associated with the Romantic era?

Both A and B

A motif is a symbol that appears only once in a story.

False

What is the term for a character's trait that causes their downfall?

Tragic Flaw or Fatal Flaw

The point of view that uses 'I' and 'Me' is referred to as ________________.

First person Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of characters with their descriptions:

Flat = Uncomplicated, not much to them Round = Complex, layered, often more important to the story Dynamic = Evolves in the story, changes Static = Doesn't change, stays the same throughout the entire story Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the witches' appearance at the beginning of the play Macbeth?

To show the witches' control over Macbeth's fate Signup and view all the answers

The setting of Macbeth is bright and cheerful.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when the audience knows something that the characters do not?

Dramatic Irony Signup and view all the answers

Why does the prophecy about Birnam Wood scare Macbeth?

Because he believes it is impossible for the wood to move Signup and view all the answers

Lady Macbeth says 'Out damned spot!' because she is afraid of being caught.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a soliloquy in the context of a play?

A soliloquy is when a character speaks to themselves when no one else is around. Signup and view all the answers

The character who says 'Thou hast it now...' in Act 3, Scene 1 is ___________________.

Banquo Signup and view all the answers

Who is the King of Scotland at the beginning of the play?

King Duncan Signup and view all the answers

Hecate is one of the three witches.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters with their roles:

Macbeth = Thane of Cawdor Lady Macbeth = Wife of Macbeth Banquo = King of Scotland Macduff = Thane of Fife Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'Out damned spot!' in the context of the play?

It represents the guilt and remorse that Lady Macbeth feels about her crime. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Literary Terms

A symbol is an object that represents something different from its physical object.
A motif is a repeated symbol or object in the story.
A theme is an overarching idea within the story.
A moral is a lesson to be learned from the story.
POV refers to the perspective from which the story is told, with three types: first (uses I and Me), second (uses you and your), and third (uses they, she, he, names of characters).

Character Types

A flat character is uncomplicated, with not much to them.
A round character is complex, layered, and often more important to the story.
A dynamic character evolves in the story, changing.
A static character doesn't change, staying the same throughout the entire story.

Tragic Flaw

A tragic flaw or fatal flaw is a character trait that causes a downfall or demise of a character.

Macbeth and Dramatic Literature

The play Macbeth is set in a dark and dreary atmosphere, with a gloomy mood that helps to set the tone for the following events.
The witches appear before Macbeth to show that they know what will happen in the future, establishing their control over the events.
The prophecy of Birnam Wood moving is fulfilled when the army, disguised with leaves and shrubbery, marches towards Macbeth.
The phrase "out damned spot!" is said by Lady Macbeth in Act 5, Scene 1, representing her guilt and inability to remove it.

Soliloquies

A soliloquy is when a character speaks to themselves when no one else is around.
Macbeth's soliloquies are found in Act 1, Scene 3, Act 1, Scene 4, Act 1, Scene 7, Act 2, Scene 1, and Act 2, Scene 2.
Lady Macbeth's soliloquies are found in Act 1, Scene 5 and Act 2, Scene 2.
Banquo's soliloquy is found in Act 3, Scene 1.