A form of irony that is understood by the audience but not by the characters in a play is
Why do authors use causal relationships in plays? Choose three correct answers.
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
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