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Macbeth, Part 6: Figurative Language and Rhetoric Answers

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Read the excerpt. Macduff tells Malcolm that they should "Bestride [their] down-fall’n birthdom.” Why is this metaphor most likely to be persuasive?

It shows that Macduff is trustworthy.

It emphasizes Malcolm’s connection to Scotland.

It suggests that only Malcolm can save Scotland.

It reminds Malcolm that he needs Macduff’s assistance.

Read the excerpt. Malcolm urges Macduff to make his grief "the whetstone of [his] sword.” Why is this metaphor most likely to be persuasive?

Macduff is concerned about their chances for success against Macbeth.

Macduff now has another reason to want to defeat Macbeth.

Macduff is uncertain of what strategy to use against Macbeth.

Macduff blames himself for Macbeth becoming so powerful.

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