In legal reasoning, the facts of a case suggest that there is an issue. this issue may already be governed by a rule of law. when the facts are compared to the rule, an analysis of the case can be developed. from this analysis, a _[blank]_ can be made as to whether or not the _[blank]_ applies to the _[blank]_.
which three words, in order, best complete the statement?
a-conclusion; rule; facts
b-conclusion; issue; rule
c-rule; conclusion; issue
d-rule; issue; analysis

Read the passage. macduff. hail, king! for so thou art: behold, where stands th’ usurper’s cursèd head. the time is free. i see thee compassed with thy kingdom’s pearl, that speak my salutation in their minds, whose voices i desire aloud with mine: hail, king of scotland! what is the main idea of this passage from act v of the tragedy of macbeth by william shakespeare? macduff is hailing macbeth as the rightful king of scotland. macduff anticipates that he will be king. macduff anticipates that king duncan will be king. macduff is acknowledging that macbeth is a traitor to the throne.