Nthe opening scenes of act i, macbeth is depicted as a great warrior who is given a prestigious new title.
how does shakespeare's decision to depict macbeth in this way affect the play?
by depicting macbeth as a figure on the rise when the play begins, shakespeare puts macbeth on a collision course with duncan and deftly establishes the conflict that will drive the rest of the play forward.
by contrasting macbeth's positive traits with the negative qualities of duncan, shakespeare subtly suggests that macbeth's assassination of duncan is justified.
by showing the way macbeth fools others into admiring him and thinking that he is respectable, shakespeare foreshadows the treacherous deeds that the protagonist will commit later in the play.
by immediately establishing macbeth as a respectable and honorable figure, shakespeare influences audiences and readers to naturally want the best for the protagonist.

Which word best describes the author's tone in this excerpt from "that spot" by jack london? i don’t think much of stephen mackaye any more, though i used to swear by him. i know that in those days i loved him more than my own brother. if ever i meet stephen mackaye again, i shall not be responsible for my actions. it passes beyond me that a man with whom i shared food and blanket, and with whom i mushed over the chilcoot trail, should turn out the way he did. i always sized steve up as a square man, a kindly comrade, without an iota of anything vindictive or malicious in his nature. i shall never trust my judgment in men again. why, i nursed that man through typhoid fever; we starved together on the headwaters of the stewart; and he saved my life on the little salmon. and now, after the years we were together, all i can say of stephen mackaye is that he is the meanest man i ever knew. a. excited b. ironic c. indignant d. playful

Freedoms" speech. i have called for personal sacrifice. i am assured of the willingness of almost all americans to respond to that call. a part of the sacrifice means the payment of more money in taxes. in my budget message i shall recommend that a greater portion of this great defense program be paid for from taxation than we are paying today. no person should try, or be allowed, to get rich out of this program; and the principle of tax payments in accordance with ability to pay should be constantly before our eyes to guide our legislation. what argument is roosevelt supporting with his appeal to logic in the underlined section of the excerpt? if americans are willing to trust roosevelt, it only makes sense that he will ensure that the tax money is well managed. if americans are willing to make a personal sacrifice, it only makes sense that they will be seen as both noble and patriotic. if americans feel it is right to enter the war, it only makes sense that they will have to pay more in taxes to cover the costs. if americans feel it is right to pay more taxes, it only makes sense that they should also agree it is right to enter the war.

Jhumpa lahiri uses words depicting her bengali heritage in her literary works. match the bolded words with their meanings in english based on the context.