Characteristics of Shakespearean Tragedy for Macbeth

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do, creating suspense.

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What type of play is 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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'Romeo and Juliet' is a tragedy.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question that does not require an answer.

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What is an example of repetition in literature?

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The phrase 'Thrice to thine, and thrice to mine, And thrice again, to make up nine.' is an example of repetition.

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What is parallelism in literature?

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Parallelism is the repetition of grammatical structures to express ideas that are related or of equal importance.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A soliloquy is a speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often while alone on stage.

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What is the significance of a tragic hero in Shakespearean tragedy?

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A tragic hero is a character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to their own destruction.

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What are the common themes found in Shakespearean tragedies?

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Common themes include fate vs. free will, the nature of evil, and the consequences of ambition.

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What is the role of fate in 'Macbeth'?

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Fate plays a crucial role in 'Macbeth', as the prophecies of the witches set the events of the tragedy in motion.

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What is the purpose of an aside in a play?

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An aside is a remark made by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters.