MACBETH ACT 1 QUIZ REVIEW

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MACBETH ACT 1 QUIZ REVIEW

• 25 PTS

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WHAT TO KNOW

• Have an understanding of the basic plot of
  Macbeth (names, locations, where it took place,
  etc.)
• Make sure youre aware of the plot that weve
  covered in class and can answer questions about
  the basic plot movements.

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Line Recognition

• Make sure you look up the following lines and
  know who said the lines and why the lines are
  IMPORTANT to the play. DONT SUMMARIZE LINES!
  Weve discussed each line specifically in class
• The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step on
  which I must fall down or else overleap (s. 4)
• If chance will have me King, why chance may crown
  me without my stir (s.3)

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Lines Continued

• Thou shalt get Kings, though thou be none (s.
  3)
• Come you spirits that tend on mortal
  thoughtsunsex me here (s. 5)
• So foul and fair a day I have not seen (s. 3)

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Technical terms

• Make sure you refresh the following terms and
  have examples ready as needed. If youve spent
  any time with these terms you shouldnt have an
  issue answering the questions.
• Asidea set of lines said on stage loud enough
  for the audience to hear, but not meant to be
  heard by the other actors on stage. Also used as
  the thoughts of a character on stage in place of
  voice over narration.
• Paradoxwhen 2 statements seem to contradict one
  another, but they actually make sense.

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Technical Terms Continued

• Anachronismwhen something is historically
  inaccurate for the time period in which it is
  referenced.
• Allusiona reference to a person, place or thing
  within a text that creates a deeper meaning/image
  for the reader.
• Soliloquya dramatic speech made on stage alone
  by an actor that portrays their true
  thoughts/feelings.

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Extended Answer

• There is a short answer section of the test. Make
  sure answers are complete for the questions.
  Heres a couple specific areas to look at.
• Whats the purpose of Shakespeare having the
  witches story in scene 3 about cursing the
  sailor? Explain.
• How does the last line of Act 1 False face must
  hide what the false heart doth know compare to
  the line Fair is foul, and foul is fair from S.
  1? Explain your answer. GO FOR DEEPER LEVEL
  THINKING.

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HELP???

• The quiz is in class on Thursday. If youve got
  questions please see Mr. Wilkinson outside of
  class and hell gladly help you as much as he
  can.
• Feel free to email qs if needed as well. Get
  your studying in before Thursdays class. If
  youve been paying attention and have been in
  class youll be fine ?