Macbeth by William Shakespeare Captain As whence the sun 'gins his reflection Shipwrecking storms and direful thunders break, So from that spring, whence comfort seemed to come, Discomfort swells. From Macbeth by William Shakespeare Question Use the passage to answer the question. Which type of figurative language is used in this excerpt? (1 point) Responses hyperbole hyperbole understatement understatement metaphor metaphor paradox
The correct answer is paradox. A paradox is a statement or situation that appears contradictory but actually reveals a deeper truth. In this excerpt, the phrase "So from that spring, whence comfort seemed to come, Discomfort swells" presents a paradox by juxtaposing the notions of comfort and discomfort.
