Answer: In Act I and Act II of <em>Macbeth</em>, the <u>exposition</u> and <u>rising action</u> take place.
Explanation:
In <em>Macbeth</em>, Shakespeare tells a story of a man who is informed by the three witches that he would become a king. After hearing their prophecy, he makes a plan to kill King Duncan so that he can assume the throne.
When the characters of Banquo, Macbeth, Duncan and the three witches are introduced, the exposition takes place. <u>The exposition</u> is a literary device that provides background information or context, and introduces the characters.
The rising action starts when Macbeth begins to consider killing Duncan after hearing the witches' prophecy. <u>The rising action</u> is a part of the plot that occurs immediately after the exposition, builds up tension and leads to a conflict. The crucial moment of the rising action is when Macbeth murders Duncan.