Question

Select the correct answer.
Within the context of this excerpt from act II, scene I, of Macbeth, what is the meaning of the word multitudinous?

MACBETH:
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?
What hands are here? Ha, they pluck out mine eyes!
Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood
Clean from my hand? No; this my hand will rather
The multitudinous seas incarnadine,
Making the green one red.

A.
large in quantity
B.
occurring repeatedly
C.
in many colors
D.
causing trouble

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is A: large in quantity.

Explanation:

In this excerpt, Shakespeare uses the word "multitudinous" to express how enormous and numerous the seas are. It is an adjective that refers to the things which are existing in a great multitude or which are consisting of innumerable aspects and elements.

Shakespeare uses this adjective in order to make his written word more poetical and elegant, according to his character.

Answer 2

Answer:

large in quantity

Explanation: