Read the excerpt and then and the question that follows. ". . better be with the dead, whom we, to gain our place, have sent to peace, than on the torture of the mind to lie in restless ecstasy." which sentence best paraphrases the excerpt? a. macbeth believes that killing others has given them peace. b. macbeth would rather be dead than live with the guilt he is feeling. c. macbeth is obsessed with the prophesy that banquo's heirs will inherit the throne. d. macbeth is plotting more murders to cover up for those he has already committed.

Tori is writing a literary analysis of the novel little women. read the following claim statement she wrote about the story. in little women, louisa may alcott uses figurative language to readers understand the feelings and experiences of the central characters. which quote from the story can tori use as evidence to support her claim? a. “she knew it very well, for it was that beautiful old story of the best life ever lived, and jo felt that it was a true guidebook for any pilgrim going on a long journey.” b. “‘and so nice of annie moffat not to forget her promise. a whole fortnight of fun will be regularly splendid,’ replied jo, looking like a windmill as she folded skirts with her long arms.” c. “‘rather a pleasant year on the whole! ’ said meg, smiling at the fire, and congratulating herself on having treated mr. brooke with dignity.” d. “‘what are you thinking of, beth? ’ asked jo, when amy had her father and told about her ring.”