AnswersEnglish 3The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 2: Causal Relationships

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What types of irony are used in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar ? Choose three correct answers.

A
developmental irony
B
conflicting irony
C
situational irony
D
verbal irony
E
dramatic irony
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Which statement best describes a cause-and-effect relationship in a play?

A
One action is an effect, which leads to another action that is the cause of the first action.
B
One action has similarities to another action, but they are not exactly the same.
C
One action is a solution, which leads to identifying the the problem.
D
One action is a cause, which leads to another action that is the effect of the first action.
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How can you infer a character's motivation? Choose three correct answers.

A
by describing the problem that is central to the play and its resolution
B
by looking for and citing evidence in the text as to why the character might think, feel, or act that way
C
by identifying a specific thought, feeling, or action
D
by analyzing an author's choices for text structure
E
by looking at what the author or others say about the character
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Which situation is an example of dramatic irony?

A
Brutus knows that Caesar is not the type to want to be king, but Brutus joins the plot anyway.
B
Brutus says that he is ill when he is really just upset about the plot to kill Caesar.
C
The audience knows all about the plot to kill Caesar, but Caesar himself knows nothing.
D
Cassius refers to Caesar as a god but does not think he is fit to rule Rome.
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A form of irony that is understood by the audience but not by the characters in a play is

A
situational irony.
B
dramatic irony.
C
understandable irony.
D
verbal irony.
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Why do authors use causal relationships in plays? Choose three correct answers.

A
to develop rising action
B
to create mystery and tension
C
to introduce the main character
D
to introduce the setting
E
to propel the plot forward
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What is the best definition of character motivation?

A
It is the movement of the plot from scene to scene.
B
It is the resolution of a conflict and the conclusion of the story.
C
It is what the reader learns about the character’s life or history prior to the story’s beginning.
D
It is the reason for a character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar . CASSIUS: 'Tis Cinna; I do know him by his gait; He is a friend.—Cinna, where haste you so? CINNA: To find out you. Who’s that? Metellus Cimber? CASSIUS: No, it is Casca, one incorporate To our attempts. Am I not stayed for, Cinna? CINNA: I am glad on’t. What a fearful night is this! There’s two or three of us have seen strange sights. CASSIUS: Am I not stayed for? Tell me. CINNA: Yes, you are. O Cassius, if you could But win the noble Brutus to our party— CASSIUS: Be you content. Good Cinna, take this paper And look you lay it in the praetor’s chair, Where Brutus may but find it. And throw this In at his window. Set this up with wax Upon old Brutus’ statue. All this done, Repair to Pompey’s Porch, where you shall find us. Is Decius Brutus and Trebonius there? CINNA: All but Metellus Cimber, and he’s gone To seek you at your house. Well, I will hie, And so bestow these papers as you bade me. CASSIUS: That done, repair to Pompey’s Theatre. [Exit CINNA] How does Cinna's request to get Brutus involved affect Cassius? Choose two correct answers.

A
Cinna's request makes Cassius reconsider including Brutus.
B
Cinna's request makes Cassius ask him to take an incriminating letter to Brutus.
C
Cinna's request makes Cassius seek out new and more loyal consipirators.
D
Cinna's request makes Cassius trust him to return to Pompey's Theatre and meet Cassius there.
E
Cinna's request makes Cassius weigh the events of the night and postpone his planned meeting.
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar . [CASSIUS.] Cassius from bondage will deliver Cassius. Therein, ye gods, you make the weak most strong; Therein, ye gods, you tyrants do defeat. Nor stony tower, nor walls of beaten brass, Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron, Can be retentive to the strength of spirit; But life, being weary of these worldly bars, Never lacks power to dismiss itself. If I know this, know all the world besides, That part of tyranny that I do bear I can shake off at pleasure. [Thunder still] CASCA: So can I. So every bondman in his own hand bears The power to cancel his captivity. How does Cassius's proclamation affect Casca?

A
Casca thinks that Caesar will make a better ruler than Cassius.
B
Casca says that Cassius is being disloyal to Caesar.
C
Casca says that he will also fight Caesar's rise to power.
D
Casca thinks that Cassius is trying to become king.
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar . [CASSIUS.] Now know you, Casca, I have moved already Some certain of the noblest-minded Romans To undergo with me an enterprise Of honourable dangerous consequence. And I do know by this, they stay for me In Pompey’s Porch. For now this fearful night There is no stir or walking in the streets; And the complexion of the element In favour’s like the work we have in hand, Most bloody, fiery, and most terrible. What impact does the storm have on the plot?

A
causes the conspirators to move up their plan
B
provides time to mourn Pompey’s death
C
prevents anyone from attending the planned meeting
D
makes Cassius more confident about what he has in mind

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