Which of the following choices is the best example of a paradox?

Which of the following choices is the best example of external conflict?

Which type of dramatic speech involves a few lines or a speech that is either spoken directly to the audience or involves the character speaking to themselves?

From the options below, choose the best vocabulary word to complete this sentence:

As we prepared to play our baseball game, the dark clouds were a __________ of the bad weather that was to come.

From the options below, choose the best vocabulary word to complete this sentence:

I finally cleaned my room, but only after my mother __________ me to do it because she couldn't stand the smell anymore.

From the options below, choose the best vocabulary word to complete this sentence:

While Michael was out of work, bills began to pile up while his savings began to __________.

Which of the following is the best definition of a paradox?

During her soliloquy at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 5, what concern does Lady Macbeth express about her husband?

In Act I, Scene 4, what happened to the previous thane of Cawdor?

What type of dramatic speech is used when an actor speaks for a long time (uninterrupted) to another actor or a group of actors?

In Act 1, Scene 4, what thoughts about becoming king does Macbeth reveal in the aside?

In Act I, Scene 1, what does the paradox "Fair is foul and foul is fair" mean?

In Act I, Scene 5, what does Lady Macbeth declare will happen during Duncan's visit to their home?

In Act I, Scene 2, which of the following is one of Macbeth's many accomplishments on the battlefield?

Early in Act 2, Banquo asks Macbeth what he thinks of the weird sisters and what they had to say, to which Macbeth replies, "I think not of them." However, we happen to know that he's been thinking about them quite a bit.  What type of literary device is this an example of?

Remember that a foil character is one who reflects the characteristics of another by being the opposite.  Macbeth has turned out to be an evil, murderous character who is driven by ambition rather than service to his country.  Which character below best serves as Macbeth's foil?

After Duncan's murder and while several other characters are present, we get to hear a private conversation between Malcolm and Donalbain in which they assume their lives are in danger and that they should flee.  What do we call this type of dramatic speech?

In Act 2, Lady Macbeth gives Duncan's guard wine to make them drunk and sleepy.  However, Lady Macbeth drinks the same wine in order to make herself bold and to give her the courage to go through with Duncan's murder.  Which of the following is this a good example of?

In Wendy’s home, it is considered ____ to speak while someone else is praying.

Naomi’s grandmother was very ______, claiming to have never had a cigarette or drink of alcohol in her life.

Jason spent the morning in ____, just lying on the couch while watching TV.

In Act 2, Scene 4, how do Malcolm and Donalbain react to their father’s death?

In Act 2, Scene 2, what mistake does Macbeth make that shows he’s having difficulty processing what he’s done?

At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3, who has arrived at Macbeth’s Castle and for what purpose?

In Act 2, Scene 1, what does it mean when Macbeth says, “Words to the heat of deeds too cold breath gives”?

At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 4, what element of the setting is described that sets the mood?

In Act 2, Scene 1, what hallucination does Macbeth see and how does he interpret the meaning of this vision?

Which of the following is one of the signs that something unnatural has taken place described by Ross and the Old Man in Act 2, Scene 4?

In Act 2, Scene 4, what news does Macduff give to Macbeth?

Which type of dramatic speech involves one character is speaking to others on the stage, but no one else speaks?

Which type of dramatic speech features the character alone on the stage giving a lengthy speech that no other character can hear?

From the options below, choose the best vocabulary word to complete this sentence:

Jonathan hoped for a ____________ from his leg pain so he could do well in the track meet

From the options below, choose the best vocabulary word to complete this sentence:

My dad loved cookies so the Girl Scouts didn't have to ___________ him in order to get him to buy

several boxes.

From the options below, choose the best vocabulary word to complete this sentence:

My mother told me to go see the __________ of peaches, then I realized she just wanted me to

pick up peaches at the farmer's market.

At the end of Act I, Scene 3, how does Macbeth feel about his fate?

In Act I, Scene 3, which one of the following is NOT one of the prophecies the witches tell to Macbeth

and Banquo?

At the beginning of Act I, Scene 7, Macbeth gives a soliloquy. What internal conflict is revealed in this

speech?

In Act I, Scene 1, what is a "familiar"?

In Act I, Scene 5, what does Lady Macbeth tell Macbeth he needs to do in order to prepare for Duncan's

arrival at their home?

In Act I, Scene 3, what news do Banquo and Macbeth receive from Ross and Angus?

In Act I, Scene 2, what honor does king Duncan want to bestow upon Macbeth?

Which vocabulary word means luxurious and elaborate?

From the options below, choose the best vocabulary word to complete this sentence:

After learning she had diabetes, Alexa learned that she would have to ___________ to a strict

diet to stay healthy.

From the options below, choose the best vocabulary word to complete this sentence:

The only time the new parents could get any rest was whenever the older children sat in front of

the television, in __________ attention.

In Act I, Scene 2, why didn't the first sergeant finish his report on the battle?

In Act I, Scene 3, how do Macbeth and Banquo both react when first seeing the witches?

What imagery is used in Act I, Scene 5 by Lady Macbeth to symbolize keeping her thoughts and

feelings secret?

What is the author's purpose for starting Act I, Scene 1 with the witches?

At the beginning of Scene 3, we meet a gatekeeper who apparently had too much to drink the night

before. When someone knocks at the gate, he first imagines what it might be like to be the gatekeeper

of hell and imagines the manner of people that might come through such a gate. Then he gives what

might be the first "knock-knock" joke in literature. What do we call this kind of scene in a play?

Read the following quote from the play:

Away, and mock the time with fairest show.

False face must hide what the false heart doth know.

Which theme of the play is represented by these lines?

Alexis realized that her skills in math could really ____ the academic quiz team’s strengths.

After buying the designer handbag on Ebay, Rosie quickly realized it was ____ because the company’s logo was slightly different.

Which of the following best summarizes Lady Macbeth’s character?

In Act 2, what does it mean when the stage directions tell us that Malcolm and Donalbain are speaking in “aside”?

In Act 2, Scene 2, what does it symbolize that Macbeth says the word “Amen” got stuck in his throat?

In Act 2, Scene 2, what sign do we get that Macbeth is becoming unhinged?

In Act 2, Scene 2, what does Lady Macbeth mean when she says that her husband’s heart is “white”?

In Act 2, Scene 4, why does Macduff believe that Malcolm and Donalbain are responsible for

Duncan’s murder?

In Act 2, Scene 3, what does Macbeth say happened to Duncan’s guards?

In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Banquo mean when he says, “But still keep / My bosom franchised and

allegiance clear”?

Scene 2, what has Lady Macbeth done to help the murder plot?

At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, why can’t Banquo sleep?

From the options below, choose the best vocabulary word to complete this sentence:

At the end of the court case, the company had to ___________ by paying money to all those

injured by their products.

From the options below, choose the best vocabulary word to complete this sentence:

Martin wasn't sure whether he had the ____________ to ask Alexa to the school dance, but he was determined to try.

From the options below, choose the best vocabulary word to complete this sentence:

Kim was happy that the party didn't require formal ___________ because she didn't have a

fancy dress.

In Act 1, Scene 7, how does Lady Macbeth react after Macbeth shares his feelings with her about their situation?

In Act I, Scene 6 when Duncan first arrives at Macbeth's castle, what makes this scene seem so strange to the audience?

In Act I, Scene 3, when Macbeth says "So foul and fair a day I have not seen," what is this an

example of?

Which of the following does NOT support the characterization of Macbeth as a fierce warrior in Act I, Scene 2?

What type of dramatic speech is used when an actor is with others on stage and speaks quickly, but their words can only be heard by the audience and themselves?

In Act 1, Scene 7, what does Macbeth say is his only real reason for wanting Duncan dead?

After Duncan's murder and while several other characters are present, we get to hear a private conversation between Malcolm and Donalbain in which they assume their lives are in danger and that they should flee. What do we call this type of dramatic speech?

In Act 2, Scene 3, Macbeth gives a short speech in which he says, "There's nothing serious in

mortality: All is but toys." What type of literary device is used in this example?

At the beginning of Scene 3, we meet a gatekeeper who apparently had too much to drink the night

before. When someone knocks at the gate, he first imagines what it might be like to be the

gatekeeper of hell and imagines the manner of people that might come through such a gate. Then he

gives what might be the first "knock-knock" joke in literature. What do we call this kind of scene in a

play?

One of Mark’s jobs as a summer camp counselor was to be a ____, standing guard over the younger children as they slept through the night.

After his third soccer practice, Jim knew that the coach blowing the whistle twice was the __ to call the team to the middle of the field.

Which word means to show courage and determination? 

Which vocabulary word means a dangerous and difficult situation? 

At the beginning of Act I, Scene 3, what evil deeds are the witches discussing? 

By the end of Act I, Scene 7, what do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plan to do? 

In Act I, Scene 5, what does Lady Macbeth tell Macbeth he needs to do in order to prepare for Duncan's  arrival at their home?

In Act I, Scene 2, what is the most likely reason that characters describe the battle scenes instead of having the battles played out on stage? 

Which one of the following is the best example of foreshadowing?

In Act 2, Lady Macbeth gives Duncan's guard wine to make them drunk and sleepy. However, Lady Macbeth drinks the same wine in order to make herself bold and to give her the courage to go through  with Duncan's murder. Which of the following is this a good example of? 

Darkness is used several times throughout the play, including the physical darkness during several scenes so far as well as the darkness that Lady Macbeth invokes in order to keep her true motivations hidden from others. What do we call this repeated use of an element for effect throughout the play?  

When Suzanne walked into the old house, the atmosphere seemed  residents were still there in spirit form.  as if the home's former" 

The fire marshal determined that the breaker box was the point of making this an electrical fire. 

In Act 2, Scene 2, why does Lady Macbeth tell Macbeth that it's foolish to say that the blood on his hands is a "Sorry sight"? 

What is the main purpose of a soliloquy in a play? 

Which vocabulary word means an open area of land? 

At the beginning of Act 3, Banquo gives a speech while alone on stage where he shares his inner thoughts that Macbeth is probably guilty of foul play but that hopefully he won't be king for long.  What type of dramatic speech is this an example of?

In Act 3, after hearing that Banquo has been killed but Fleance still survives, Macbeth says the following:

I had else been perfect,

Whole as the marble, founded as the rock,

As broad and general as the casing air, 

But now I am cabin'd, cribb'd, confined, bound it

To saucy doubts and fears.

What type of literary device is present in the second and third lines of this excerpt?

In Act 3, Macbeth says the following lines about Duncan's sons still surviving, comparing them to snakes:

We have scotch'd the snake, not kill'd it:

She'll close and be herself, whilst our poor malice

Remains in danger of her former tooth.

What do we call this type of comparison?

In Act 3, Macbeth delivers the following lines:

There is none but he (Banquo)

Whose being I do fear: and, under him, 

My Genius is rebuked: as, it is said, 

Mark Antony's was by Caesar.

What do we call this quick reference to Mark Antony and Octavius Caesar?

Every year, Marty’s school _____ one student with the honor of being the student of the year.

The drill sergeant treated every new recruit with _____, determined to quickly get rid of anything but the strongest soldiers.

Jason took photos in order to document the protests for _____, hoping that they captured the historic moment accurately.

Growing up, my cousins and I would _____ our grandmother by constantly running in and out of the house, slamming the screen door every time.

In Act 3, Scene 1, Macbeth discusses in a soliloquy that if what the witches predicted is true, that Banquo’s son will become king. What does Macbeth plan to do next?

In Act 3, Scene 2, what does Macbeth mean when he says, “We have scotch’d the snake, not killed it”?

In Act 3, Scene 4, what is the meaning behind Macbeth comparing Banquo and Fleance to snakes?

In Act 3, Scene 4, how does Macbeth intend to keep an eye out for anyone who might betray him?

In Act 3, Scene 2, what does Macbeth tell his wife that they need to do?

In Act 3, Scene 4, how does Lady Macbeth explain her husband’s behavior?

In Act 3, Scene 2, what does Lady Macbeth reveal about her thoughts and feelings regarding her husband?

In Act 3, Scene 2, Macbeth says to his wife:

Treason has done his worst; nor steel, nor poison

Malice domestic, foreign levy, nothing,

Can touch him further.

What type of literary device is present in this example?

Jonathan wasn’t sure why Mindy would ____ his advances, but then he found out she already had a boyfriend.

My grandmother’s main _____ is her high blood pressure, which is difficult for her to control.

When they were younger, Steven and his brother were seen as ____, always up to no good and getting into trouble.

Even though Janine was just a toddler, she was ___, climbing high up in the tree without any fear of falling.

In Act 3, Scene 4, what does Macbeth see while eating with his guests?

In Act 3, Scene 5, what does Hecate want to do to Macbeth?

In Act 4, Lady Macduff says about her son, "Fathered he is, and yet he's fatherless."  What type of literary device is this an example of?

In Act 4, Ross has a lot to say about the current state of Scotland, telling another lord that "It (Scotland) cannot be called our mother but our grave."  What type of literary device is used here?

Although he was always described as ____, President Abraham Lincoln had a commanding voice and presence that overpowered his appearance.

After the battle was over, the once-fertile farmland was now _____, everything having been burned or destroyed.

The bank robber injured his ankle during his ____ away from the crime scene.

Because the bank robber shot a teller on his way out the door, the judge felt a longer jail sentence was ______.

Normally known for his ______, old man Wilson surprised everyone by buying a turkey for every family in town at Christmas.

What are the witches doing at the beginning of Act IV, Scene 1?

In Act IV, Scene 1, how does Macbeth react to the information he gains from the witches?

At the beginning of Act IV, Scene 2, what is Lady Macduff upset about and why?

What happens in Act IV, Scene 3, when Malcolm admits to Macduff that he would be a worse king than Macbeth?

In Act IV, Scene 1, what news is brought to Macbeth and how does he react?

In Act IV, Scene 2, what does Lady Macduff tell her son about his father?

How do we see Macbeth’s character changing in Act IV, Scene 1?

While Lady Macbeth is sleepwalking, she says:

Here's the smell of the blood still. All the perfumes of

Arabia will not sweeten this little hand.

Lady Macbeth is saying that she can still smell blood and that even with all the perfumes in Arabia, the smell of blood would still be there. What type of literary device is being used here?

In Act 5, Malcolm gives a long speech to all the other characters on stage about how he's naming them all earls, he wants to bring those loyal to Macbeth to justice, and he invites them all to see him be crowned as king.  What do we call this type of dramatic speech?

Tiffany treated anyone who wasn’t wearing designer clothing with ____, turning her nose up at them instead of talking to them.

The governor deployed the National Guard to deal with ____ and rioting taking place in the major cities.

After he was done with his ______ to the crowd, the presenter went on with his speech.

Because Warren had to leave for work at 8:00, his mother knew she had to ____ him by 7:30.

What was Macbeth’s greatest flaw throughout the play?

In Act V, Scene 5, what information is brought to Macbeth by a messenger about the battle at hand?

What can you infer from Lady Macbeth’s behavior in Act V, Scene 1?

In Act V, Scene 2, what argument does Angus make for why Macbeth’s army is ultimately weakened?

In Act V, Scene 1, what does it mean that Lady Macbeth has requested a lit candle be placed next to her at all times?

In Act V, Scene 3, all of Macbeth’s thanes are declaring loyalty to Malcolm. Why does Macbeth continue to remain confident about his situation?

In Act V, Scene 7, what does Macduff declare is his main goal in this battle?

In Act V, Scene 4, what does Malcolm instruct all of his soldiers to do?

In Act 4, Macbeth says, "Time, though acticipat'st my dream exploits," saying that time itself is

anticipating his moves. What type of literary device is present here?

Michele and her friends tried to use a Ouija board to ____ spirits, but all they did was make each other laugh.

Jenna knew that the riddle was meant to ____ her and her friends, but she saw it as an interesting challenge.

My brother and I used to _______ regularly growing up, but we still remained each other’s best friend.

What happens to Lady Macduff and her son in Act IV, Scene 2?

At the end of Act IV, Scene 3, how does Macduff respond to the news of his wife and son?

In Act IV, Scene 1, which of the following is NOT something Macbeth is told by the apparitions?

At the beginning of Act 5, we see that Lady Macbeth has been sleepwalking and talking in her sleep about not being able to get the blood off her hands. These actions show that she feels great mental unrest and guilt over her actions. What kind of literary device do we call this?

Even though I asked my friends not to tell anyone, they ____ the news to everyone that I failed my driving test.

If Jonathan had known he was going on such a ____ hike, he would have brought his first aid kit with him.

Because he was wearing noise-canceling headphones, Mark read his book and was ____ to all of the commotion going on around him.

In Act V, Scene 1, which of the following is NOT one of the things that the doctor and gentlewoman overheard Lady Macbeth say?

In Act V, Scene 5, how does Macbeth react to the news brought to him by Seyton?

What do the doctor and gentlewoman observe Lady Macbeth doing in Act V, Scene 1?

In Act V, Scene 2, to what does Lennox compare the blood they might shed in battle?

In Act V, Scene 3, what news does the doctor bring to Macbeth?

In Act V, Scene 2, Malcolm, Siward, and Macduff are planning to mass their armies. Where are they planning to meet and why is the location significant?

In Act V, Scene 3, all of Macbeth’s thanes are declaring loyalty to Malcolm. Why does Macbeth continue to remain confident about his situation?

Funerals are normally very _____, but Marvin’s was a celebration of life, complete with a jazz band and a comedian.

When I tried to get my first job in high school, I had to get my basketball coach to _______ for my good character and work ethic.

Jonathan spent time in college as part of an improv comedy group where they mainly made a ______ of the current political administration.

In Act 3, Scene 2, what does Lady Macbeth reveal about her thoughts and feelings regarding her husband?

In Act 3, Scene 1, why is Macbeth afraid of Banquo?

At the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1, how has Macbeth’s appearance changed?

In Act 3, Scene 5, what is the most likely purpose of showing the witches and Hecate discussing the ways they can mess with Macbeth?

At the end of Act 3, Scene 6, how does Lennox feel about Macbeth’s leadership?

Throughout the play, Shakespeare makes use of the number three, such as when the witches say "Thrice the brinded cat hath mewed" or "Thrice, and once the hedge-pid whined." What kind of literary device is used in this repetition of the number three?

Karen showed her true ____ when she helped get her family out safe during a house fire.

Next to the seven-foot tall man, even a person of average height would seem very ____.

In Act 5, Angus says of Macbeth, "Now does he feel his title hang loose about him, like a giant's robe upon a dwarfish thief." What type of literary device is used here?

During the birthday party, the children were very ______, screaming and running around the house.

Although she was considered part of the ____ back in London, Annabeth had to wait tables to get by once she moved to America.

Because they had a house full of guests, Maria’s mother tried not to let her ______ show, but Maria knew she might be in trouble later if she kept up her bad behavior.

Jeremiah showed his ______ on the baseball field during last night’s game by hitting a home run each time he came to bat.

In Act V, Scene 8, what surprising information does Macduff reveal during his one-on-one fight with Macbeth?

By the end of Act V, Scene 8, what is Macbeth’s fate?

In Act V, Scene 3, all of Macbeth’s thanes are declaring loyalty to Malcolm. Why does Macbeth continue to remain confident about his situation?

In Act V, Scene 4, what do Malcolm’s instructions to his soldiers mean for Macbeth?

In Act V, Scene 7, what does Siward mean when he says, “The Tyrant’s people on both sides do fight”?

Mary is such a  always trying to create drama between friends where none exists. 

In Act 3, Scene 4, how does Macbeth react to the news from the murderers? 

In Act 3, Scene 3, what happens when the murderers attack Banquo and Fleance? 

In Act 3, Scene 2, what does Macbeth mean when he says that his mind is “full of scorpions”?

In Act 3, Scene 3, what does Macbeth do to make sure that the assassins complete their mission?

In Act 3, Scene 4, what does Macbeth mean when he says “Blood will have blood”?

The medicine that the doctor gave Jacinda was ____ because her fever was gone the next day.

Calvin spent so much time ____ after the track meet that no one wanted to congratulate him when they got back to school.

At the beginning of Act V, Scene 1, what do we learn about Lady Macbeth’s recent behavior?

Even though there were protests at city hall, I pushed through the ____ so I could pay my utility bill. 

Wanda thought she was giving her information to census takers, but it turned out the people that came  to her door were _____.

My great-grandmother suffered for many years with an unknown doctor to get it treated. 

My coach wanted to _______ back in London, Annabeth had to wait tables to get by 

me in front of the whole team for showing up late, but thankfully he decided to  do it in private after practice.

Walt's Construction likes to use a steel frame around windows because it 

damage.

In Act V, Scene 5, as the battle begins, what is the source of the noise that Macbeth hears?