Macbeth- Background & Historical Context- MOD- 24-25

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True or False: Macbeth was a real Scottish king.

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True

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True or False: Macbeth was adapted from Homer's Odyssey.

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False

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Which is NOT a reason behind the founding of the Protestant Church of England?

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Sir Thomas More was nominated for Pope.

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______________ is the audience's emotional release through empathy with the characters.

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catharsis

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In 'Oedipus the King,' Oedipus's overconfidence leading to his downfall is called what?

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hamartia

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What is the term for a character who experiences a downfall due to a tragic flaw?

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tragic hero

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What historical event led to the establishment of the Church of England?

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Henry VIII's request for a divorce was refused by the Catholic Church.

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What is the significance of the character Macbeth in Shakespeare's play?

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Macbeth represents the consequences of ambition and moral corruption.

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What literary device is used when the audience knows something that the characters do not?

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dramatic irony

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What is the primary theme of Macbeth?

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The corrupting power of unchecked ambition.