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Which poet is associated with the Romantic era?
Which poet is associated with the Romantic era?
A motif is a symbol that appears only once in a story.
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?
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 ________________.
The point of view that uses 'I' and 'Me' is referred to as ________________.
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Match the following types of characters with their descriptions:
Match the following types of characters with their descriptions:
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What is the significance of the witches' appearance at the beginning of the play Macbeth?
What is the significance of the witches' appearance at the beginning of the play Macbeth?
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The setting of Macbeth is bright and cheerful.
The setting of Macbeth is bright and cheerful.
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What is the term for when the audience knows something that the characters do not?
What is the term for when the audience knows something that the characters do not?
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Why does the prophecy about Birnam Wood scare Macbeth?
Why does the prophecy about Birnam Wood scare Macbeth?
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Lady Macbeth says 'Out damned spot!' because she is afraid of being caught.
Lady Macbeth says 'Out damned spot!' because she is afraid of being caught.
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What is a soliloquy in the context of a play?
What is a soliloquy in the context of a play?
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The character who says 'Thou hast it now...' in Act 3, Scene 1 is ___________________.
The character who says 'Thou hast it now...' in Act 3, Scene 1 is ___________________.
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Who is the King of Scotland at the beginning of the play?
Who is the King of Scotland at the beginning of the play?
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Hecate is one of the three witches.
Hecate is one of the three witches.
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Match the characters with their roles:
Match the characters with their roles:
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What is the significance of the phrase 'Out damned spot!' in the context of the play?
What is the significance of the phrase 'Out damned spot!' in the context of the play?
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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.
Characters in Macbeth
- Macbeth: King of Scotland
- Lady Macbeth: Macbeth's wife, the queen of Scotland
- The 3 Witches: Use dark magic and create visions and prophecies
- Hecate: Goddess of the witches
- King Duncan: King of Scotland, murdered by the Macbeths
- Malcolm: Son of King Duncan
- Donalbain: Son of King Duncan
- Banquo: Thane in King Duncan's army, initially a friend to Macbeth
- Fleance: Son of Banquo, poses a threat to Macbeth
- Macduff: Thane of Fife, nobleman of Scotland, wins the battle with Macbeth
- Lady Macduff: Wife of Macduff, murdered by hired murderers
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Test your knowledge of literary devices, including poets from the Romantic era, symbols, motifs, themes, morals, and narrative points of view. Identify key terms and concepts used in literature.
