WorksheetsMacBeth Vocabulary
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
Aside
away from each other
in addition to something else
gives the audience a glimpse into the character's thoughts.
denoument
glimpse into the character's thoughts
after the climax when conflict is finally resolved
a recurring element in a literary work
Motif
a recurring element in a literary work; repeats to enhance or bring attention to an idea
the decisive moment, or turning point
a brief story, usually told because it is relevant to the subject
crisis
a recurring element
the decisive moment, or turning point; climax
a brief story, usually told because it is relevant to the subject
antidote
the decisive moment, or turning point
a brief story, usually told because it is relevant to the subject
cure for a poison
verbal irony
when a character uses a statement with underlying meanings that contrast with its literal meaning
a brief story, usually told because it is relevant to the subject
cure for a poison
dramatic irony
when a character uses a statement with underlying meanings that contrast with its literal meaning
understands something about a character's actions or an event but the characters do not
a period of time between events
interim
a period of time between events
understands something about a character's actions or an event but the characters do not
to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon)
soliloquy
a period of time between events
a dramatic discourse delivered by a character who is alone and not addressing other characters
to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon)
prophecy
excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain
a prediction that somehow causes itself to come true.
a dramatic discourse delivered by a character who is alone and not addressing other characters
cauldron
a prediction that somehow causes itself to come true
excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain
a large pot (kettle) for cooking or boiling over an open fire
insidious
intended to entrap or beguile
a dramatic discourse delivered by a character who is alone and not addressing other characters
excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain
