Macbeth Literary Devices Quiz

The line “I am in blood stepped in so far” uses

The dagger Macbeth sees before Duncan’s murder represents

The phrase “borrowed robes” symbolizes

The “serpent” in Lady Macbeth’s speech alludes to

“Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?” is an example of

The knocking after Duncan’s murder functions as

“Stars, hide your fires” is an example of

The witches’ rhymed speech (“Double, double toil and trouble”) uses

The witches’ prophecies are an example of

“Bell invites me” personifies the bell as

The Porter scene serves as

Lady Macbeth’s invocation to “unsex me here” is an example of

The use of “dagger of the mind” suggests

The play’s repeated references to blood symbolize

“Out, out, brief candle!” is an example of

“Out, damned spot! Out, I say!” demonstrates

The weather and natural disturbances after Duncan’s death show

“Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow” employs

“Macbeth does murder sleep” is an example of

When Macbeth says “So foul and fair a day I have not seen,” it shows

“Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under’t” is an example of

The porter comparing himself to the gatekeeper of hell uses

Banquo’s ghost at the banquet represents

The use of darkness and night imagery throughout the play represents

“Angels are bright still, though the brightest fell” is an example of

The line “Hear it not, Duncan; for it is a knell” contains

The repetition of “sleep no more” represents

“Life’s but a walking shadow” uses which device

“False face must hide what the false heart doth know” is an example of

“Fair is foul, and foul is fair” is an example of