Macbeth Act II Vocabulary

What does the word 'dagger' most closely mean in the context of Macbeth Act II?

• A small sword

• A large shield

• A type of clothing

• A musical instrument

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In Macbeth Act II, what does the word 'gild' mean?

• To cover with gold

• To sing loudly

• To run quickly

• To hide

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word from Macbeth Act II means 'to be brave'?

• Courageous

• Timid

• Fearful

• Cowardly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of 'lament' as used in Macbeth Act II?

• To mourn

• To celebrate

• To ignore

• To laugh

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

In the context of Macbeth Act II, what does 'stealthy' mean?

• Secretive

• Loud

• Obvious

• Bright

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'palpable' mean in Macbeth Act II?

• Tangible

• Invisible

• Imaginary

• Unreal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In Macbeth Act II, what does 'equivocate' mean?

• To speak ambiguously

• To speak clearly

• To shout

• To whisper

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What does 'prate' mean in the context of Macbeth Act II?

• To talk foolishly

• To listen carefully

• To run swiftly

• To eat quickly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word from Macbeth Act II means 'to be regretful'?

• Remorseful

• Joyful

• Proud

• Indifferent

In Macbeth Act II, what does 'surfeited' mean?

• Overindulged

• Hungry

• Thirsty

• Tired

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4