What is the ‘it’ that Macbeth is referring to in lines 1 and 2?
murdering Duncan
the meal that the servants are preparing
the hautboys and torches
Lady Macbeth’s gown
What do you think the first two lines mean?
Once it is done, there’s no going back.
If he’s going to do it, he should think carefully about it.
If he’s going to do it, then better to do it soon.
The deed has been done and been done well.
What does Macbeth mean by ‘He’s here in double trust’ (line 12)?
Duncan trusts Macbeth because he is a king and murderer
Duncan trusts Macbeth because he is his subject and friend
Duncan trusts Macbeth because he is friendly and hostile
Duncan trusts Macbeth because he is his subject and host
How does Macbeth feel he should behave towards Duncan?
He should protect him from being murdered.
He should serve him exquisite food.
He should shut the door on him.
He should assassinate him.
SHAKESPEARE OR GRIME?
SHAKESPEARE
GRIME
What does ‘trumpet-tongu’d’ (line 19) mean?
musically
loudly
all together
tongue-tied
Which literary technique is used in line 20?
onomatopoeia
personification
simile
alliteration
SHAKESPEARE OR GRIME?
GRIME
SHAKESPEARE
What do lines 21–25 tell us about Macbeth?
He is feeling remorse before he even commits the murder.
He appreciates that murdering Duncan will make him unpopular
He is worried God will not forgive him for murdering Duncan.
He is justifying his reasons for committing the murder.
SHAKESPEARE OR GRIME?
GRIME
SHAKESPEARE
Which two literary techniques are used in these lines?
simile and metaphor
alliteration and personification
personification and simile
onomatopoeia and alliteration
SHAKESPEARE OR GRIME?
GRIME
SHAKESPEARE
What atmosphere does Lady Macbeth's questioning create?
a sense of mystery to confuse the audience
a sense of light relief after Macbeth’s dark thoughts
a sense of nervous tension and urgency
confusion, as neither one of them knows what is going on
SHAKESPEARE OR GRIME?
GRIME
SHAKESPEARE
