a
This is ironic because Duncan says how pleasant the palace is because he doesn’t know what the Macbeths are planning.
b
This is ironic because Macbeth and Banquo heard a prophecy, and then that exactly this will happen.
c
This is ironic because Lady Macbeth has worked so hard to make Duncan feel welcome in the castle.
d
This is ironic because Duncan fought in a battle, and he will face another battle here.
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The sentence that best explains the irony of the king's comments about Inverness in Act 1, Scene 6 is:
a This is ironic because Duncan says how pleasant the palace is because he doesn’t know what the Macbeths are planning.
This statement captures the essence of dramatic irony, as Duncan is unaware of the Macbeths' treacherous intentions, making his positive remarks about Inverness tragically ironic.
