Which element of Macbeth creates tension by providing audiences with just enough information about future events to keep them interested in learning more?A.The use of iambic pentameterB.The idea of opposites being the sameC.The scenes with the witchesD.Characters based on

What is the purpose of the witches' scenes in Macbeth?A.To show that the characters of the play are being tricked and controlled by outside forcesB.To give side narration of complicated events in the play so that the audience doesn't get confusedC.To create tension by offering audiences just enough information about future events to keep them interestedD.To provide comic relief in a play that would otherwise be dark, gloomy, and possibly upsetting to the audienceSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The use of supernatural elements in Macbeth to play on audiences' fears helps create                          .A.falling actionB.suspenseC.comedyD.resolutionSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Shakespeare's audiences would have assumed that                           caused the strange elements in Macbeth.A.greedB.vengeanceC.witchcraftD.religionSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How does Shakespeare's use of the supernatural help create suspense in Macbeth?A.By solving the main conflictB.By playing on audiences' fearsC.By offering comedic reliefD.By tying up any loose endsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why did Shakespeare choose to open his play Macbeth with the scene of the witches?ResponsesA to create a sense of evil, foreboding, danger, and excitementto create a sense of evil, foreboding, danger, and excitementB to frustrate the audience's expectations about a history playto frustrate the audience's expectations about a history playC to show Macbeth and Banquo's bravery in battle against traitorsto show Macbeth and Banquo's bravery in battle against traitorsD to get the audience's attention with a bit of comedy in the openingto get the audience's attention with a bit of comedy in the opening