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How does Shakespeare's use of the supernatural help create suspense in Macbeth?A.By solving the main conflictB.By playing on audiences' fearsC.By offering comedic reliefD.By tying up any loose endsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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How does Shakespeare's use of the supernatural help create suspense in Macbeth?A.By solving the main conflictB.By playing on audiences' fearsC.By offering comedic reliefD.By tying up any loose endsSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

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Shakespeare's use of the supernatural in Macbeth primarily helps to create suspense by playing on audiences' fears. The supernatural elements, such as the witches and their prophecies, the apparitions, and the ghost of Banquo, all serve to unsettle the audience and create a sense of unease and anticipation. These elements are mysterious and unpredictable, and they hint at the tragic events to come, thereby building suspense. So, the correct answer is B. By playing on audiences' fears.

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