Macbeth's first act includes all of the following except

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an invasion by another country.
an invasion by another country.

an order of execution by the king.
an order of execution by the king.

a cold-blooded, premeditated murder.
a cold-blooded, premeditated murder.

some treacherous plotting.

an invasion by another country.

Macbeth's first act includes all of the following:

- an invasion by another country
- an order of execution by the king
- a cold-blooded, premeditated murder
- some treacherous plotting.

Therefore, there is no option listed that is not included in Macbeth's first act.

To determine which option is not included in Macbeth's first act, we need to analyze the choices given and understand the events that occur in Act 1 of the play. Macbeth is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare and is known for its dark and dramatic storyline.

1. "An invasion by another country": This option describes an event where another country invades Scotland. In Act 1 of Macbeth, there is no mention or occurrence of any invasion by another country. Therefore, we can exclude this option.

2. "An order of execution by the king": In the play, King Duncan is the ruler of Scotland. While there is no direct mention of an execution order by the king in Act 1, the act does introduce the theme of ambition and Macbeth's contemplation of taking action against Duncan. However, this option is not explicitly stated.

3. "A cold-blooded, premeditated murder": This option refers to a planned and deliberate murder. In Act 1, Macbeth and his wife, Lady Macbeth, plot to kill King Duncan. This murder is carefully planned and executed, making this option a part of the events in Act 1.

4. "Some treacherous plotting": This option implies deceitful and deceitful actions taking place. In Act 1, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth plot and scheme to assassinate Duncan, illustrating treacherous plotting.

Based on these explanations, we can conclude that the option that is not included in Macbeth's first act is "An invasion by another country."