Question

Read the passage. What is the effect of the alliteration in the phrase "devil more dm'd”?

It reveals that Macduff fears Macbeth, though he tries not to show it.
It emphasizes the wickedness that Macduff sees in Macbeth.
It contrasts Macbeth with the people fighting to defeat him.
It suggests that Macbeth can be defeated only by something supernatural.
THE ANSWER IS B

Answer 1

Answer: The effect of the alliteration in the phrase "devil more dm'd" is that it emphasizes the wickedness that Macduff sees in Macbeth. Thus, option B is the correct answer.

Macduff wants to preserve his country, demonstrating his goodness and loyalty to Scotland, which is the antithesis of Macbeth's theme of good versus evil. This reveals Macduff's view that Macbeth is evil and twisted.