1. Literary Terminologies ref. “Macbeth” Mr. Cleon M. McLean Department of English Ontario High School

2. Literary Terminologies for plays act—a major division in the action of a play aside—when a character expresses to the audience his or her thought or intention in a short speech which, typically, is inaudible to the other characters on stage blank verse—unrhymed iambic pentameter (five- stress iambic verse), ten-syllable lines. Of all English verse forms, blank verse is the closest to the natural rhythms of English speech

3. Literary Terminologies for plays comic relief—the introduction of a comic character, speech, or scene in a serious or tragic text, especially a dramatic work. dramatic irony—involves a situation in a play in which the audience and the author share knowledge of present or future circumstances of which a character is ignorant. ending couplets—this is created when the last two words in two subsequent lines rhyme.

4. Literary Terminologies for plays exeunt—stage directions meaning “they” go off stage. E.g., Exeunt the three witches flourish—to sound a trumpet call or fanfare groundling—a spectator in the cheap, standing- only section of the Elizabethan theatre Scene—a subdivision of an act. The changing of scenes typically occur with the changing of the setting in a play

5. Literary Terminologies for plays Soliloquy—the act of talking to oneself, whether silently or aloud. A character, alone on stage, utters his/her thoughts aloud. This is a playwright’s way of conveying a character’s thoughts or mental state to the audience. Thane—a person holding lands of the king Tragedy—dramatic representation of serious and important actions which oftentimes end catastrophically/disastrously

6. Themes in “Macbeth” equivocation—vague or ambiguous expressions often meant as prevarications (lies) or to mislead false fronts—a façade or fake appearance meant to deceive The role of the three witches in Macbeth’s fate The role of Lady Macbeth in Macbeth’s destiny/fate Machiavellian ambition

7. Major Places in “Macbeth” Scotland—major setting of the play Norway—rival country of Scotland England—where Duncan’s son, Malcolm flees Ireland—where Duncan’s son, Donaldbain flees

8. Feuds in “Macbeth” Feud—land granted to a lord, as part of the feudal system Feuds in “Macbeth”: 1.Forres 2.Inverness 3.Glamis 4.Cawdor 5.Fife 6.a heath

9. “Macbeth” Act 1. Scene 5 1.1. What does Macbeth mean when he calls his wife “my dearest partner of greatness.” 2.2. What is it about Macbeth’s character does his wife fear? 3.3. According to Lady Macbeth, what is “the nearest way” that she speaks of? 4.4. Ambition should be attended with what thing, says Lady Macbeth? 5.5. What is the “golden round” that Lady Macbeth speaks of?

10. “Macbeth” Act 1. Scene 5 1.How is Lady Macbeth going to convince Macbeth to obtain the “golden round”? (use her words) 2.What is the “metaphysical aid” that Lady Macbeth mentions in her soliloquy? 3.Symbolism of the caw of a raven is a harbinger of death. Why is Lady Macbeth’s raven hoarse? 4.What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says “unsex me here”? 5.The bond between a mother and her child is best signified through the act of breastfeeding. How does Lady Macbeth treat the breastfeeding bond?