Macbeth week 1

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Act

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A major division of a play or performance.

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Scene

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A smaller section of a play, usually taking place in one location.

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Playwright

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A person who writes plays for theater.

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Context

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The background information that helps explain something.

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Jacobean

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Relating to the period of King James I of England (1603-1625), often referring to literature or drama.

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Superstitious

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Having beliefs or practices based on fear of the unknown or magic.

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Supernatural

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Relating to things beyond the natural world or impossible by natural laws.

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Divinity

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The state of being a god or goddess; also refers to the study of religious beliefs.

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Thane

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A title of nobility in Scotland, equivalent to a lord.

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Stage directions

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Instructions in a play script that tell actors how to move or perform.