Question

why does macduff ask a series of questions in lines 212-222?
select one:
a. shock and grief
b. rage and wickedness
c. relief and satisfaction
d. interest and curiosity

rosa uses savagely slaughtered in line 206. which replacement of this term would make the tone less tragic?
select one:
a. brutally chopped up
b. sent to heaven
c. tortured to death
d. violently killed

Explanation:

For the first question: In Macbeth, Macduff learns of his family's murder in these lines. His rapid, disbelieving questions stem from overwhelming shock and grief as he struggles to process the horrific news.
For the second question: "Savagely slaughtered" has a harsh, tragic tone. "Sent to heaven" frames death in a gentle, comforting way, removing the violent, tragic edge of the original phrase, while the other options retain violent, tragic connotations.

Answer:

1. a. Shock and grief
2. b. Sent to heaven