Macbeth Quiz

Complete the quiz by choosing the literary technique that aligns with the quote given.

"Methought I heard a voice cry 'Sleep no more!

Macbeth does murder sleep', the innocent sleep,

Sleep that knits up the ravell'd sleeve of care,

The death of each day's life, sore labour's bath,

Balm of hurt minds, great nature's second course,

Chief nourisher in life's feast"

Metaphor

Personification

Simile

Alliteration

How does the personification of sleep demonstrate Macbeth's guilt over the murder of Duncan?

"Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown

And put a barren scepter in my grip"

Alliteration

Personification

Symbolism

Metaphor

What does the symbolism of the 'fruitless crown' and 'barren scepter' achieve in describing Macbeth's kingship?

"Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player

That struts and frets his hour upon the stage

And then is heard no more."

Simile

Alliteration

Metaphor

Personification

How does the metaphor about life as a 'walking shadow' express Macbeth's sadness over his wife's death?

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