Question

question 10 of 10
read this passage:
macbeth. speak, if you can: what are you?
first witch. all hail, macbeth! hail to thee, thane of glamis!
second witch. all hail, macbeth! hail to thee, thane of cawdor!
third witch. all hail, macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!

• william shakespeare, macbeth, act i, scene iii

which supernatural element is emphasized?
a. angel
b. ghost
c. prophecy
d. goblin

Explanation:

In the passage, the witches are making predictions about Macbeth's future titles (thane of Glamis, thane of Cawdor, and future king). This is a classic example of prophecy in literature. Angels are usually depicted as divine messengers in a more benevolent and heavenly context. Ghosts are typically the spirits of the dead. Goblins are small, mischievous creatures. But the witches' statements here are clearly prophetic in nature as they foretell Macbeth's future statuses.

Answer:

C. Prophecy