1. Hover through the fog and filthy air”
LEARN IT:
“Fair is foul, and foul is fair,
Hover through the fog and filthy air”
Technique: ALLITERATION (AO2 Language)
RHYME (AO2 Form)
From: The Witches, Act 1 Sc 1

2. “Brave Macbeth” LEARN IT: Technique: ADJECTIVE (AO2 Language)
From: Captain, Act 1 Sc 2

3. “O valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman!”
LEARN IT:
“O valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman!”
Technique: ADJECTIVE (AO2 Language)
From: Duncan, Act 1 Sc 2

4. “Stay, you imperfect speakers, tell me more”
LEARN IT:
“Stay, you imperfect speakers, tell me more”
Technique: IMPERATIVE (AO2 Lang)
FATAL FLAW (AO2 Form)
From: Macbeth, Act 1 Sc 3

5. As happy prologues to the swelling act
LEARN IT:
“Two truths are told
As happy prologues to the swelling act
Of th’imperial theme”
Technique: FORESHADOWING (AO2 Structure)
METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
From: Macbeth, Act 1 Sc 5

6. LEARN IT:
“Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair And make my seated heart knock at my ribs”
Technique: VERB CHOICES (AO2 Language)
From: Macbeth, Act 1 Sc 3

7. “What, can the devil speak true?”
LEARN IT:
“What, can the devil speak true?”
Technique: DIALOGUE(AO2 Form)
From: Banquo, Act 1 Sc 3

8. “There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face!”
LEARN IT:
“There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face!”
Technique: METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
From: Duncan, Act 1 Sc 4

9. “Glamis thou art and Cawdor and shalt be what thou art promised”
LEARN IT:
“Glamis thou art and Cawdor and shalt be what thou art promised”
Technique: FORESHADOWING (AO2 Structure)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 1 Sc5

10. “Come you spirits” LEARN IT: Technique: IMPERATIVE (AO2 Lang)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 1 Sc5

11. But be the serpent under’t”
LEARN IT:
“Look like th’innocent flower,
But be the serpent under’t”
Technique: SIMILE; METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 1 Sc5

12. LEARN IT:
“If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well It were done quickly”
Technique: SOLILOQUY (AO2 Form)
EUPHEMISM (AO2 Lang)
From: Macbeth, Act 1 Sc 7

13. LEARN IT:
“I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself and falls on th' other”
Technique: FATAL FLAW (AO2 Form)
PERSONIFICATION (AO2 Lang)
From: Macbeth, Act 1 Sc 7

14. “We will proceed no further in this business”
LEARN IT:
“We will proceed no further in this business”
Technique: EUPHEMISM (AO2 Lang)
From: Macbeth, Act 1 Sc 7

15. “Was the hope drunk Wherein you dress'd yourself?”
LEARN IT:
“Was the hope drunk Wherein you dress'd yourself?”
Technique: PERSONIFICATION (AO2 Lang)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 1 Sc 7

16. “False face must hide what the false heart doth know”
LEARN IT:
“False face must hide what the false heart doth know”
Technique: ALLITERATION (AO2 Language)
From: Macbeth, Act 1 Sc 7

17. “I dreamed last night of the three weird sisters
LEARN IT:
“I dreamed last night of the three weird sisters
To you they have showed some truth”
Technique: FORESHADOWING (AO2 Structure)
From: Banquo, Act 2 Sc 1

18. “Is this a dagger which I see before me? The handle toward my hand”
LEARN IT:
“Is this a dagger which I see before me?
The handle toward my hand”
Technique: RHETORICAL QUESTION (AO2 Language)
SOLILOQUY (AO2 Form)
From: Macbeth, Act 2 Sc 1

19. “A foolish thought to say a sorry sight!”
LEARN IT:
“A foolish thought to say a sorry sight!”
Technique: EXCLAMATION (AO2 Language)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 2 Sc 1

20. “Macbeth does murder sleep”
LEARN IT:
“Macbeth does murder sleep”
Technique: METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
From: Macbeth, Act 2 Sc 1

21. “Infirm of purpose!” LEARN IT: Technique: EXCLAMATION (AO2 Language)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 2 Sc 1

22. “My hands are of your colour, but I shame to wear a heart so white!”
LEARN IT:
“My hands are of your colour, but I shame to wear a heart so white!”
Technique: METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 2 Sc 1

23. “A little water clears us of this deed.”
LEARN IT:
“A little water clears us of this deed.”
Technique: EUPHEMISM (AO2 Language)
IRONY; FORESHADOWING (AO2 Structure)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 2 Sc 1

24. “Oh horror, horror, horror.”
LEARN IT:
“Oh horror, horror, horror.”
Technique: RULE OF THREE (AO2 Language)
From: Macduff, Act 2 Sc 2

25. LEARN IT:
“Duncan’s horses…turned wild in nature …contending ‘gainst obedience as they would make war with mankind”
Technique: NATURAL IMAGERY; PERSONIFICATION (AO2 Language)
From: Ross, Act 2 Sc 4

26. “I fear, Thou play'dst most foully for't.”
LEARN IT:
“I fear, Thou play'dst most foully for't.”
Technique: SUPERLATIVE(AO2 Language)
SOLILOQUY (AO2 Form)
From: Banquo, Act 3 Sc 1

27. “To be thus is nothing, But to be safely thus”
LEARN IT:
“To be thus is nothing,
But to be safely thus”
Technique: REPETITION (AO2 Language)
SOLILOQUY (AO2 Form)
From: Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 1

28. “Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown
LEARN IT:
“Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown
And put a barren sceptre in my grip”
Technique: METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
SOLILOQUY (AO2 Form)
From: Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 1

29. “Nought's had, all's spent, Where our desire is got without content”
LEARN IT:
“Nought's had, all's spent, Where our desire is got without content”
Technique: JUXTAPOSITION (AO2 Structure)
SOLILOQUY; RHYME (AO2 Form)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 2

30. “Things without all remedy,
LEARN IT:
“Things without all remedy,
Should be without regard; what’s done is done.”
Technique: IRONY; FORESHADOWING (AO2 Structure)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 2

31. “We have scotch'd the snake, not kill'd it”
LEARN IT:
“We have scotch'd the snake, not kill'd it”
Technique: METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
From: Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 2

32. LEARN IT:
“sleek o'er your rugged looks; Be bright and jovial among your guests to-night”
Technique: POSITIVE ADJECTIVES (AO2 Language)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 2

33. “Be innocent of the knowledge dearest chuck,
LEARN IT:
“Be innocent of the knowledge dearest chuck,
Till though applaud the deed”
Technique: IRONY; FORESHADOWING (AO2 Structure)
From: Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 2

34. “Thou canst not say I did it; never shake thy gory locks at me!”
LEARN IT:
“Thou canst not say I did it; never shake thy gory locks at me!”
Technique: IMPERATIVE (AO2 Language)
GRAPHIC IMAGERY (AO2)
From: Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 4

35. “This is the very painting of your fear”
LEARN IT:
“This is the very painting of your fear”
Technique: METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
GRAPHIC IMAGERY (AO2)
From: Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 4

36. “Are you a man?” LEARN IT: Technique: DIRECT QUESTION (AO2 Language)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 4

37. “It will have blood they say: blood will have blood.”
LEARN IT:
“It will have blood they say: blood will have blood.”
Technique: MOTIF (AO2 Language)
REPETITION (AO2)
From: Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 4

38. “I will tomorrow – and betimes I will- to the weird sisters
LEARN IT:
“I will tomorrow – and betimes I will- to the weird sisters
More shall they speak.”
Technique: FORESHADOWING (AO2 Structure)
From: Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 4

39. “You lack the season of all natures, sleep”
LEARN IT:
“You lack the season of all natures, sleep”
Technique: METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
IRONY (AO2 Structure)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 3 Sc 4

40. “Double, double toil and trouble Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.”
LEARN IT:
“Double, double toil and trouble
Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.”
Technique: RHYTHM & RHYME (AO2 Form)
From: Witches, Act 4 Sc 1

41. “Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth: beware Macduff.”
LEARN IT:
“Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth: beware Macduff.”
Technique: RULE OF THREE; IMPERATIVE (AO2 Language)
From: Witches, Act 4 Sc 1

42. “None of woman born shall harm, Macbeth.”
LEARN IT:
“None of woman born shall harm, Macbeth.”
Technique: DRAMATIC IRONY; FORESHADOWING (AO2 Structure)
From: Witches, Act 4 Sc 1

43. “Macbeth shall never vanquished be until
LEARN IT:
“Macbeth shall never vanquished be until
Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill
Shall come against him.”
Technique: DRAMATIC IRONY; FORESHADOWING (AO2 Structure)
From: Witches, Act 4 Sc 1

44. “The castle of Macduff I will surprise.”
LEARN IT:
“The castle of Macduff I will surprise.”
Technique: FORESHADOWING (AO2 Structure)
From: Macbeth, Act 4 Sc 1

45. Convert to anger. Blunt not the heart, enrage it.”
LEARN IT:
“let grief
Convert to anger. Blunt not the heart, enrage it.”
Technique: PERSONIFICATION (AO2 Language)
From: Malcom, Act 4 Sc 3

46. “Out damned spot!” LEARN IT: Technique: IMPERATIVE (AO2 Language)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 5 Sc 1

47. “What, will these hands ne’er be clean?”
LEARN IT:
“What, will these hands ne’er be clean?”
Technique: IMPERATIVE (AO2 Language)
DIALOGUE(AO2 Form)
From: Lady Macbeth, Act 5 Sc 1

48. “The mind I sway by and the heart I bear
LEARN IT:
“The mind I sway by and the heart I bear
Shall never sag with doubt nor shake with fear”
Technique: RHYME (AO2 Form)
From: Macbeth, Act 5 Sc 3

49. “I will not be afraid of death and bane
LEARN IT:
“I will not be afraid of death and bane
Till Birnam Forest come to Dunsinane”
Technique: RHYME (AO2 Form)
From: Macbeth, Act 5 Sc 3

50. “Our castle’s strength Will laugh a siege to scorn”.
LEARN IT:
“Our castle’s strength
Will laugh a siege to scorn”.
Technique: PERSONIFICATION (AO2 Language)
From: Macbeth, Act 5 Sc 5

51. “I have supped full with horrors.
LEARN IT:
“I have supped full with horrors.
Direness, familiar to my slaughterous thoughts
Cannot once start me.”
Technique: METAPHOR; NEGATIVE ADJECTIVES (AO2 Language)
FORESHADOWING (AO2 Structure)
From: Macbeth, Act 5 Sc 5

52. Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
LEARN IT:
“It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.”
Technique: METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
From: Macbeth, Act 5 Sc 5

53. LEARN IT:
“They have tied me to a stake; I cannot fly, But, bear- like, I must fight the course”
Technique: METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
From: Macbeth, Act 5 Sc 7

54. “Turn hell-hound, turn.”
LEARN IT:
“Turn hell-hound, turn.”
Technique: REPETITION, METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
From: Macduff, Act 5 Sc 8

55. “I bear a charmed life, which must not yield, To one of woman born.”
LEARN IT:
“I bear a charmed life, which must not yield, To one of woman born.”
Technique: REPETITION, METAPHOR (AO2 Language)
DRAMATIC IRONY (AO2 Structure)
From: Macbeth, Act 5 Sc 8

56. “Macduff was from his mother's womb Untimely ripp'd.”
LEARN IT:
“Macduff was from his mother's womb Untimely ripp'd.”
Technique: DRAMATIC IRONY (AO2 Structure)
From: Macduff, Act 5 Sc 8

57. To kiss the ground before young Malcolm’s feet.”
LEARN IT:
“I will not yield,
To kiss the ground before young Malcolm’s feet.”
Technique: EMOTIVE LANGUAGE (AO2 Language)
From: Macbeth, Act 5 Sc 8

58. “This dead butcher and his fiend-like queen.”
LEARN IT:
“This dead butcher and his fiend-like queen.”
Technique: METAPHOR; SIMILE (AO2 Language)
From: Malcolm, Act 5 Sc 9