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Which situation is an example of dramatic irony?

A
Cassius refers to Caesar as a god but does not think he is fit to rule Rome.
B
Brutus says that he is ill when he is really just upset about the plot to kill Caesar.
C
The audience knows all about the plot to kill Caesar, but Caesar himself knows nothing.
D
Brutus knows that Caesar is not the type to want to be king, but Brutus joins the plot anyway.
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How does Cinna's request to get Brutus involved affect Cassius? Select two options.

A
Cinna's request makes Cassius reconsider including Brutus.
B
Cinna's request makes Cassius ask him to take an incriminating letter to Brutus.
C
Cinna's request makes Cassius trust him to return to Pompey's Theatre and meet Cassius there.
D
Cinna's request makes Cassius seek out new and more loyal consipirators.
E
Cinna's request makes Cassius weigh the events of the night and postpone his planned meeting.
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Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] And for Mark Antony, think not of him,For he can do no more than Caesar’s armWhen Caesar’s head is off.How does this example of dramatic irony affect the audience?

A
It makes Brutus seem honorable.
B
It heightens suspense because Mark Antony is dangerous.
C
It makes Cassius look weak and indecisive.
D
It heightens suspense because Brutus is dangerous.
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. Am I not stayed for? Tell me.CINNA. Yes, you are.O Cassius, if you couldBut win the noble Brutus to our party—CASSIUS. Be you content. Good Cinna, take this paperAnd look you lay it in the praetor’s chair,Where Brutus may but find it. And throw thisIn at his window. Set this up with waxUpon old Brutus’ statue. All this done,Repair to Pompey’s Porch, where you shall find us.Is Decius Brutus and Trebonius there?CINNA. All but Metellus Cimber, and he’s goneTo seek you at your house. Well, I will hie,And so bestow these papers as you bade me.CASSIUS. That done, repair to Pompey’s Theatre.

A
Cassius wants to make sure that Brutus is willing to obey his orders.
B
Cassius wants to have Roman citizens read messages about Brutus’ greatness.
C
Cassius wants to sway Brutus with flattering messages to convince him to help kill Caesar.
D
Cassius wants to alert Brutus about the conspiracy against him.
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What is the best definition of character motivation?

A
It is the reason for a character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.
B
It is what the reader learns about the character’s life or history prior to the story’s beginning.
C
It is the movement of the plot from scene to scene.
D
It is the resolution of a conflict and the conclusion of the story.

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