Question 14 • English 2 Sem 2 (10013400) BCPS 2025-26
Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 7 of The Tragedy of Macbeth.Macbeth. We will proceed no further in this business:He hath honour’d me of late; and I have boughtGolden opinions from all sorts of people,Which would be worn now in their newest gloss,Not cast aside so soon.
Answer
A
He creates pathos by making an emotional plea to Lady Macbeth to give up her scheming.
B
He creates logos by giving reasons they should abandon the idea of assassinating Duncan.
C
He creates ethos by reminding his wife of the new title the king has bestowed upon him.
D
He creates pathos by sharing how others view him to earn his wife’s admiration.
Explanation
Macbeth gives reasons for ending the plan: Duncan has recently honored him, and Macbeth has earned a good reputation with many people. He argues that killing Duncan now would mean throwing away that reputation before he has had a chance to enjoy it. This is logos because he supports his decision with reasons, making B, “He creates logos by giving reasons they should abandon the idea of assassinating Duncan,” the best choice.
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