Change the narrative style by using indirect speeches:
The three witches stood amidst the swirling mist.
The first witch asked when they would meet again.
The second witch replied that it would be when the hurly-burly was done, when the battle was lost and won.
The third witch inquired where the place was with an impatient tone.
The first witch answered that it was upon the heath.
Answer (2)
To convert the narrative to indirect speech, each statement made by the witches must be rephrased without quotes. This involves adjusting verb forms and ensuring the overall clarity of the message is maintained.
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In indirect speech, we typically report what someone else has said without quoting their exact words. Instead, we alter the sentence structure and often change verb tenses or pronouns to fit the context better. Here's how you can change the given narrative into indirect speech:
Original Sentence 1: The three witches stood amidst the swirling mist.
Indirect Speech: It was reported that the three witches stood amidst the swirling mist.
Original Sentence 2: The first witch asked when they would meet again.
Indirect Speech: The first witch inquired about when they would meet again.
Original Sentence 3: The second witch replied that it would be when the hurly-burly was done, when the battle was lost and won.
Indirect Speech: The second witch responded that their next meeting would occur when the chaos had settled and the battle was both lost and won.
Original Sentence 4: The third witch inquired where the place was with an impatient tone.
Indirect Speech: The third witch impatiently asked where the location would be.
Original Sentence 5: The first witch answered that it was upon the heath.
Indirect Speech: The first witch informed them that the meeting would take place upon the heath.
By changing the pronouns, adjusting the verb tenses where necessary, and summarizing the dialogues in a descriptive manner, we smoothly transition the statements into indirect speech while maintaining the original meaning.
