Click to see a list of figurative language devices in PDF or word-processing format.Read the passage. What does Lady Macbeth mean by the simile "Your face . . . is as a book where men / May read strange matters”?
Answer
A
Macbeth is doing an excellent job of concealing his thoughts.
B
Macbeth appears to be very intelligent.
C
Macbeth is highly educated in witchcraft.
D
Macbeth’s facial expression shows that he is having unusual thoughts.
Explanation
Lady Macbeth compares Macbeth’s face to a book that others can read. She means his expression is revealing the unusual thoughts he is trying to hide, so he needs to change his appearance. This matches “Macbeth’s facial expression shows that he is having unusual thoughts.”
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