Question

read the excerpt from act 3, scene 4 of the tragedy of macbeth. macbeth is ranting at the ghost of banquo.
macbeth. if trembling i inhabit then, protest me

the baby of a girl. hence, horrible shadow!

unreal mockery, hence!
what is emphasized by the alliteration in the lines
\hence, horrible shadow! / unreal mockery, hence!\?
○ macbeths guilt about ordering the murder of his
friend
○ macbeths fear and his desire for the ghost to vanis
○ macbeths willingness to stand up to any fear or foe
○ macbeths belief that someone created the ghost to
trick him

Explanation:

Alliteration in "horrible shadow" (hard 'h' sound) and "Unreal mockery" (hard 'm' sound) amplifies Macbeth's urgent, agitated tone as he demands the ghost leave. His repeated "hence!" shows his panic and desperate wish for the ghost to disappear, highlighting his fear in the moment.

Answer:

Macbeth's fear and his desire for the ghost to vanish