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

Question 1

How would the meaning of this passage be affected if fawned were changed to cowered?

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It would imply that the conspirators responded to Caesar out of fear.

Question 2

bondsmen ✔ flatterershacked

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✔ flatterers

Question 3

It would not change. ✔ It would be more positive.It would be more negative.

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✔ It would be more positive.

Question 4

Question 4

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Which is the meaning of the word compelled in this passage?: forced; It would imply that Cassius had a choice.

Question 5

Antony does not like flattery of any kind. Antony understands why Caesar had to die. ✔ Antony shows contempt for Cassius and Brutus.

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✔ Antony shows contempt for Cassius and Brutus.; Antony shows contempt for Cassius and Brutus.; Which word best contributes to this meaning?: flatterers; How would the passage change if admirers were used in place of flatterers?: It would be more positive.

Question 6

desired expected ✔ forced

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✔ forced; Which is the meaning of the word compelled in this passage?: forced; It would imply that Cassius had a choice.

Question 7

How would changing the word slaughter to death affect the meaning of this passage?

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The belligerent tone would be softened somewhat.

Question 8

It would imply that Cassius wanted to go to battle. ✔ It would imply that Cassius had a choice.It would show that Cassius never wanted to fight.

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✔ It would imply that Cassius had a choice.

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

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