AnswersRMA FL-1001370-English 3 Semester 2The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 6: Word Choice and Motif

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 6: Word Choice and Motif Answers

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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. No, Cassius, no:Think not, thou noble Roman,That ever Brutus will go bound to Rome.He bears too great a mind. But this same dayMust end that work the ides of March begun;And whether we shall meet again I know not.Therefore our everlasting farewell take.Forever and forever farewell, Cassius.If we do meet again, why, we shall smile.If not, why then, this parting was well made.

A
It shifts the focus to the men’s consistently loyal friendship.
B
It creates a positive and optimistic view of the future.
C
It suggests that they will not meet again.
D
It highlights their plan to escape their enemy and flee to another country.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.[CASSIUS.] Two mighty eagles fell, and there they perched, Gorging and feeding from our soldiers’ hands; Who to Philippi here consorted us. This morning are they fled away and gone, And in their steads do ravens, crows, and kites Fly o’er our heads and downward look on us, As we were sickly prey. Their shadows seem A canopy most fatal, under which Our army lies ready to give up the ghost.MESSALA. Believe not so.CASSIUS. I but believe it partly; For I am fresh of spirit, and resolved To meet all perils very constantly.

A
It reveals Cassius’s sense of optimism in spite of the dark omens.
B
It exposes Cassius’s feelings of regret for murdering Caesar.
C
It shows Cassius’s renewed respect for the armies of Lepidus.
D
It reveals Cassius’s humble dedication to Caesar’s memory and the people of Rome.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. Even by the rule of that philosophy By which I did blame Cato for the death Which he did give himself—I know not how, But I do find it cowardly and vile For fear of what might fall so to prevent The time of life—arming myself with patience To stay the providence of some high powers That govern us below.

A
Arming describes the steps Brutus is taking to plan his retreat.
B
Arming reminds readers of the swords used by the conspirators during Caesar’s murder.
C
Arming reveals Brutus’s growing sense of confidence in Cassius’ ability to lead Rome.
D
Arming suggests that as a warrior prepares for battle, Brutus has prepared himself for whatever happens with strength.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. Why, now, blow wind, swell billow, and swim bark! The storm is up, and all is on the hazard.

A
an omen predicting eventual peace
B
an omen predicting a happy reunion
C
an omen suggesting that Cassius will be victorious
D
an omen suggesting a tragic end to the battle
5

A repetitive image or idea in a text is a

A
mood
B
motif.
C
conflict.
D
theme.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.OCTAVIUS. Come, come, the cause. If arguing make us sweat, The proof of it will turn to redder drops. Look, I draw a sword against conspirators. When think you that the sword goes up again? Never, till Caesar’s three and thirty wounds Be well avenged, or till another Caesar Have added slaughter to the sword of traitors.

A
It suggests that others have already killed many who had a hand in Caesar’s death.
B
It describes the number of wounds that Caesar suffered.
C
It emphasizes the savagery of the assassins’ actions toward Caesar.
D
It suggests that the play was filled with many brutal deaths including those caused from swords.
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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.

A
regretful wishing he had been a better leader
B
discouraged knowing that they will lose to Brutus and Cassius
C
scornful suggesting Brutus and Cassius are traitors and cowards
D
sad when rembering the daily struggles the Roman citizens must endure

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