Read the excerpt. Macduff tells Malcolm that they should "Bestride [their] down-fall’n birthdom.” Why is this metaphor most likely to be persuasive?

“Birthdom” means the land of one’s birth, so Macduff’s metaphor presents Scotland as Malcolm’s own homeland, now fallen and in need of protection. This emphasizes Malcolm’s personal connection and responsibility to Scotland, making the appeal persuasive. The metaphor does not say that Malcolm must act alone or that he needs Macduff’s help.

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