Exploring the Opening of Macbeth

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What is the setting of the opening scene in Macbeth?

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A dark and stormy heath.

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What is a rhyming couplet?

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A pair of lines in poetry that rhyme and have the same meter.

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Provide an example of a rhyming couplet from the witches in Macbeth.

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"When the hurly-burly’s done, / When the battle’s lost and won."

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How does stormy weather affect the mood in literature?

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It can create a sense of chaos and foreboding.

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What does the phrase 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair' suggest?

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It establishes a mysterious and unsettling atmosphere.

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Why do witches often speak in rhyming couplets?

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To emphasize their supernatural and otherworldly nature.

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What is the significance of the witches in Macbeth?

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They foreshadow chaos and moral confusion.

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How does Shakespeare use weather to enhance mood?

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Stormy weather often reflects turmoil and conflict.

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What literary device is used in 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair'?

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Paradox.

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What role do the witches play in the theme of fate vs. free will?

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They introduce the idea of fate influencing characters' choices.