Answers Summer School 26 Literature Composition IIThe Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 2: Causal Relationships

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 2: Causal Relationships Answers

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Which hypothetical statement about Brutus would be an example of situational irony?

Brutus claims that tyrants must not be in power, but he is a tyrant.

Brutus is persuaded to join the conspiracy by fake letters written by Cassius.

The audience knows that Brutus will join the conspiracy, but Caesar does not.

Brutus becomes ruler after assassinating Caesar, only to discover that people want to kill him.

What is this scene’s impact on the audience?

It adds humor because Antony is telling the truth to Caesar.

It adds suspense because Antony is telling the truth to Caesar.

It adds humor because the audience knows that Cassius is dangerous.

It adds suspense because the audience knows that Cassius is dangerous.

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