In Macbeth act 1, scene 5, explain how various literary devices are used in this scene.

The
literary devices thatuses in act 1, scene 5, include , , and apostrophe.
The combination of parallel structure and several types of repetition is also effectively
deployed.

Metaphor is direct comparison of two apparently unlike things for
effect. Ladyaddresses her husband in absentia, describing his nature using a metaphor equating
kindness with milk: "It is too full o' the milk of human kindness."

Alliteration, the repetition of initial consonant sounds, appears in numerous places:
"you murdering ministers, / Wherever in your sightless substances."

When she summons up her courage and resolution to act boldly, she does so using by
calling upon the spirits...

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