9.6 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Word Choice and Motif
Question 1 • RMA FL-1001370-English 3 Semester 2
How would changing the word slaughter to death affect the meaning of this passage? The belligerent tone would be softened somewhat.The belligerent tone would be even more extreme.The belligerent tone would become more friendly.The belligerent tone would be changed to one of confusion.
Answer
A
The belligerent tone would be softened somewhat.
B
The belligerent tone would be even more extreme.
C
The belligerent tone would become more friendly.
D
The belligerent tone would be changed to one of confusion.
Explanation
“Slaughter” suggests violent, large-scale killing and carries a harsher emotional tone than “death.” Replacing it with the more neutral word “death” would reduce the passage’s force, so the belligerent tone would be softened somewhat.
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