Macbeth - Act 1

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Which technique is used in the first scene?
Rhyming couplets
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Who are the characters that speak in scene 1?
Three witches
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What does scene 1 tell us about the witches?
They can predict the future
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In scene 2, who has been injured?
The Captain
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What is the first impression the audience is given about Macbeth?
He is a brave soldier.
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What quote supports the first impression created of Macbeth?
"Brave Macbeth (well he deserves that name)"
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Who speaks first in scene 3?
Witch 1
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What three prophesies do the witches give Macbeth?
Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, King hereafter.
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What does Macbeth say in an (aside)?
He needs to Kill Malcolm to be able to be King.
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Why does Macbeth want the stars to hide their fires?
So his evil actions will not be seen.
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What is a speech called that a character performs alone on stage?
Soliloquy
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What piece of advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth in scene 5?
Look like th'innocent flower, but be the serpent under't.
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What does the raven symbolize?
Evil, black and death. It is a scavenger found on battlefields.
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What is technique is used most in scene 6?
Dramatic Irony
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What is Duncan saying in scene 6?
The castle is really nice.
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In scene 6, Lady Macbeth is being very...?
Obsequious - being excessively eager to praise and obey
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What is scene 7 known as?
The Blackmail Scene
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What is the first sign of Macbeth giving in in scene 7?
"If we should fail?"
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Who are the characters that speak in scene 1?

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In scene 2, who has been injured?

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What is the first impression the audience is given about Macbeth?

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