Question

question 1 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! all hail, macbeth! hail to thee, thane of
third witch. all hail, macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!
—william shakespeare, macbeth, act i, scene iii
which supernatural element is emphasized?
a. goblin
b. angel
c. prophecy
d. ghost

Explanation:

The witches in the passage are predicting Macbeth's future titles (thane of Glamis, thane of Cawdor, and future king), which is a prophecy. There are no goblins, angels, or ghosts mentioned.

Answer:

C. Prophecy