| What is an exposition? | The exposition is the part of a book that sets the stage for the drama to follow: it introduces the theme, setting, characters, and circumstances at the story’s beginnings. |
| What is the exposition in Macbeth? | The exposition of Macbeth is Act One: Macbeth’s prophecies from the witches and his decision to kill Duncan to become king. The exposition is the beginning of a story, where the characters, setting, and problem are introduced. |
| What is an exciting force? | Set in motion main action of plot |
| The exciting force in Macbeth is…..? | The witches prophecies |
| What is a climax? | A climax is the turning point in a narrative work. The point of highest tension or drama. |
| What is the rising action in the play? | Macbeth and Banquo’s encounter with the witches initiates both conflicts; Lady Macbeth’s speeches goad Macbeth into murdering Duncan and seizing the crown. |
| What is a rising action? | Rising action is what happens in a story leading up to the most exciting part of a story. |
| Climax in the Scottish Play | When Macbeth is at the party, he hallucinates the presence of Banquo’s ghost. |
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August 12, 2019