Macbeth Key Vocabulary

Which noun means ‘excessive pride or confidence’?

• Villainy

• Hubris

• Hamartia

• Machiavellian

Which noun is a strong desire to do or achieve something?

• Desire

• Ambition

• Catharsis

• Hamartia

Which noun means manliness?

• Matriarchal

• Patriarchal

• Masculinity

• Femininity

Which adjective means cunning and sly?

• Machiavellian

• Patriarchal

• Ambitious

• Chivalrous

Femininity is...

• Being a weak man

• Rejecting your womanliness

• The quality of being feminine

• The quality of being masculine

A prophecy is...

• A prediction of the future.

• Interpreting events in the past.

• Encouragement to do good things.

• Encouragement to do bad things.

A soliloquy is...

• Another name for the royal family.

• an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers

• A release from strong emotions.

• A remark/ speech that is unheard by other characters on stage

Which adjective describes a social system where men hold the power and influence??

What is chivalry?

• Unfair, unjust and cruel rule.

• Cowardice, diplomacy, courtesy.

• Wicked or criminal behaviour

• Bravery, military skill, courtesy.

What is duplicity?

• Excessive pride or confidence.

• Honesty and straight-forwardness.

• A strong desire or wish for someone.

• Deceitfulness or being two-faced.