Macbeth ACT 1 Test

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What is Dramatic Irony?

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A literary device where the reader or audience is aware of something that the characters on stage are not aware of.

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Define Soliloquy.

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A soliloquy is when a character is alone on stage and speaks their innermost thoughts.

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Who speaks the line 'Fair is foul and foul is fair'?

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The three Witches.

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What happens to the Thane of Cawdor?

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He is executed for being a traitor.

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What is a key theme in Macbeth?

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Appearance vs. Reality.

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What is a motif?

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A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

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What does the term 'tragic flaw' mean?

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A character trait that leads to the downfall of the protagonist.

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What is the significance of blood in Macbeth?

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Blood symbolizes guilt and the consequences of one's actions.

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What role do the three Witches play in Macbeth?

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They foreshadow events and set the tone for the play's themes of fate and ambition.

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What is the setting of Macbeth?

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Scotland during the 11th century.