The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 6: Word Choice and Motif — Quiz
Question 12 • English Language Arts 10
Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar . OCTAVIUS: Come, Antony, away! Defiance, traitors, hurl we in your teeth. If you dare fight to-day, come to the field. If not, when you have stomachs. What is the most likely reason Shakespeare chose the word hurl rather than throw ?
Answer
A
Hurl suggests a more violent and powerful motion or action.
B
Hurl foreshadows a gathering windstorm during the battle.
C
Hurl emphasizes Octavius’s uncertainty about the battle.
D
Hurl describes how the conspirators killed Caesar.
Explanation
“Hurl” means to throw with great force, so it makes Octavius’s challenge sound especially aggressive and forceful. The word emphasizes the violent strength of his defiance; “throw” would sound more ordinary and less intense.
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