Macbeth, Part 5: Figurative Language and Mood (continued) — Quiz
Question 5 • English 2
Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 1 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macbeth has come to the witches to learn what is in store for his reign as king. Macbeth: I conjure you, by that which you profess, Howe’er you come to know it, answer me: Though you untie the winds and let them fight Against the churches What does Macbeth emphasize with the personification in "you untie the winds and let them fight”?
Answer
A
the reputation of the witches
B
the power of the witches
C
his fondness for violence
D
his anger about the situation
Explanation
Macbeth imagines the witches releasing the winds so they can fight against churches, describing nature as if it were a person. This vivid image emphasizes how much power he believes the witches possess, even the power to unleash destructive forces. It does not mainly describe Macbeth’s own fondness for violence or anger.
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