In the play, 'The Tempest', Ariel was imprisoned in/an _____ by the witch Sycorax.

Correct option is D

Explanation:

In William Shakespeare’s "The Tempest," Ariel is an airy spirit who was trapped by the witch Sycorax in a cloven pine tree. He is freed by Prospero, who then enlists Ariel’s assistance throughout the play.

Information Booster:

Ariel’s imprisonment in a tree symbolizes magical containment and the constraints placed upon supernatural beings by even greater magical forces. The release of Ariel authenticates Prospero’s powers and sets the tone for much of Prospero's benevolent control.

Additional Knowledge:

(1) The play’s castle is not referenced as Ariel’s prison.

(2) The whole play is set on an island, but Ariel’s confinement is specific to the tree.

(3) Forests feature in other Shakespeare plays but not in relation to Ariel.