Macbeth says that even the numerous, or _____ seas, will not wash off his guilt.
A. predominant
B. multitudinous
C. stealthy
D. palpable
my choice is B
Right.
I picked multitudinous, it was wrong. Someone else said predominant, it was wrong.
multitudinous means very numerous but they say it's wrong! It's the only one that makes sense unless they aren't looking for a syllable.
To confirm your answer, let's break down Macbeth's statement and look at the context clues.
In the given statement, Macbeth is referring to his guilt and how it cannot be washed away, even by the seas. We are looking for a word that describes the seas as being numerous or abundant. This will help us understand Macbeth's feelings of guilt being so intense that no amount of water can cleanse him.
Option A: "predominant" means most important or having the most influence. While the seas may have some influence in this scenario, the focus is on their abundant or plentiful nature, rather than their importance or influence.
Option B: "multitudinous" means numerous or many. This choice fits well with the context clues in the statement. Macbeth is emphasizing the large number of seas, implying that their sheer quantity cannot cleanse his guilt.
Option C: "stealthy" means cautious, secretive, or surreptitious. This word does not seem to fit the context of the statement since we are discussing the seas and their abundance, not their secretive nature.
Option D: "palpable" means able to be touched or felt. While this word could be relevant in other contexts, it does not accurately describe the seas as numerous or abundant.
Based on the above analysis, it seems that your choice, B. multitudinous, is correct.