We studied the recurring use of paradox to illustrate the theme of appearance vs reality as demonstrated in Shakespeare's language in Act I. Matthew did very well in identifying these techniques in the speeches of Macbeth and Duncan . In that regard, we noted the ongoing use of dramatic irony as Macbeth "appears " to be a loyalist but in reality is plotting to murder Duncan. We further studied the use of metaphor as Macbeth describes Malcolm as " a step" he must leap over or fall upon. Last, I introduced and defended the literary term "synecdoche" , and pointed out examples in Macbeth's soliloquy wherein he instructs "the eye" to wink at what "the hand" is doing. HW- Answer Act I study guide /read Act II(i) and (ii).