The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 5: Developing Central Ideas

Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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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C: ✔ Antony shows contempt for Cassius and Brutus.

Question 3

Which is the meaning of the word compelled in this passage? How would the meaning be affected if the word compelled were changed to encouraged?

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Selection 1: forced; Selection 2: It would imply that Cassius had a choice.

Question 4

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

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A: The belligerent tone would be softened somewhat.

Question 5

bondsmen ✔ flatterershacked

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B: ✔ flatterers

Question 6

Question 6

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B

Question 7

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

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B: ✔ It would be more positive.

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 5: Developing Central Ideas Answers