1. Macbeth William Shakespeare Click the picture to continue…

2. Literary Elements tragedy motif tragic hero equivocation foil Choose one of the literary elements…

3. tragic hero Definition Literary elements

4. tragedy Definition Literary elements

5. motif Definition Literary elements

6. equivocation Definition Literary elements

7. foil Definition Literary elements

8. tragic hero The tragic hero is a man of noble stature. He is not an ordinary man, but a man with outstanding quality and greatness about him. His own destruction is for a greater cause or principle. Example Literary elements

9. tragedy A dramatic composition, often in verse, dealing with a serious or somber theme, typically that of a great person destined through a flaw of character or conflict with some overpowering force, as fate or society, to downfall or destruction. Example Literary elements

10. motif a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., especially in a literary, artistic, or musical work. Example Literary elements

11. equivocation the use of equivocal or ambiguous expressions, especially in order to mislead or hedge; prevarication; a fallacy caused by the double meaning of a word. Example Literary elements

12. foil a character who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) in order to highlight particular qualities of the other character. Example Literary elements

13. tragic hero Literary elements For brave Macbeth--well he deserves that name— 1.2.18 Then yield thee, coward, And live to be the show and gaze o' the time: We'll have thee, as our rarer monsters are, Painted on a pole, and underwrit, 'Here may you see the tyrant.’ 5.8.27-31 Next term

14. tragedy Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing. 5.5.19-30 Literary elements Next term

15. motif It will have blood, they say; blood will have blood. 3.4.145 I am in blood Stepp'd in so far that, should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o'er. 3.4.160-162 Literary elements Next term

16. equivocation drink "provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance: therefore, much drink may be said to be an equivocator with lechery." 2.3.30-32. Literary elements Next term

17. foil MACBETH If you shall cleave to my consent, when 'tis, It shall make honour for you. BANQUO So I lose none In seeking to augment it, but still keep My bosom franchised and allegiance clear, I shall be counsell'd. 2.1.31-36 Literary elements