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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. And why should Caesar be a tyrant then?Poor man, I know he would not be a wolfBut that he sees the Romans are but sheep.Why is this excerpt an example of verbal irony?

A
Cassius speaks of the Romans as sheep, but he believes they are strong independent thinkers.
B
Cassius portrays Caesar as a cruel-hearted tyrant, and at the same time says he pitties Caesar because Caesar can’t help himself.
C
Cassius believes himself to be innocent, and only the audience knows that he is like a scheming wolf.
D
Cassius wishes that he could be a cruel leader like Caesar.
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Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. O ye gods,Render me worthy of this noble wife![Knocking within]Hark, hark, one knocks. Portia, go in a while,And by and by thy bosom shall partakeThe secrets of my heart.All my engagements I will construe to thee,All the charactery of my sad brows.Leave me with haste.[Exit PORTIA]

A
Brutus wants to assure Portia that he will confide in her as soon as he can safely do so.
B
Brutus wants to get Portia to join the conspiracy with him.
C
Brutus wants to ask the conspirators to explain things to Portia.
D
Brutus wants to introduce the conspirators to Portia.
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Why do authors use causal relationships in plays? Select three options.

A
to create mystery and tension
B
to introduce the setting
C
to propel the plot forward
D
to develop rising action
E
to introduce the main character
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A form of irony that is understood by the audience but not by the characters in a play is

A
understandable irony.
B
situational irony.
C
dramatic irony.
D
verbal irony.
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Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] Let us be sacrificers, but not butchers, Caius.We all stand up against the spirit of Caesar,And in the spirit of men there is no blood.O, that we then could come by Caesar’s spirit,And not dismember Caesar!Why is this passage an example of verbal irony?

A
Brutus wants to stand up to the spirit of Caesar.
B
Brutus is the one the priests call on to offer sacrifices to the gods.
C
Brutus says he does not want to be seen as a butcher, but that is what the Romans will remember after he stabs his friend.
D
Brutus and Caius do not believe in spirits or in the gods.
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. Am I not stayed for? Tell me.CINNA. Yes, you are.O Cassius, if you couldBut win the noble Brutus to our party—CASSIUS. Be you content. Good Cinna, take this paperAnd look you lay it in the praetor’s chair,Where Brutus may but find it. And throw thisIn at his window. Set this up with waxUpon 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 goneTo 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.

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Cassius wants to make sure that Brutus is willing to obey his orders.
B
Cassius wants to have Roman citizens read messages about Brutus’ greatness.
C
Cassius wants to sway Brutus with flattering messages to convince him to help kill Caesar.
D
Cassius wants to alert Brutus about the conspiracy against him.
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of Julius Caesar.[CASSIUS.] Now know you, Casca, I have moved alreadySome certain of the noblest-minded RomansTo undergo with me an enterpriseOf honourable dangerous consequence.And I do know by this, they stay for meIn Pompey’s Porch. For now this fearful nightThere is no stir or walking in the streets;And the complexion of the elementIn favour’s like the work we have in hand,Most bloody, fiery, and most terrible.

A
causes the conspirators to move up their plan
B
makes Cassius more confident about what he has in mind
C
provides time to mourn Pompey’s death
D
prevents anyone from attending the planned meeting
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What types of irony are used in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? Select three options.

A
situational irony
B
developmental irony
C
dramatic irony
D
verbal irony
E
conflicting irony
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How does Cinna's request to get Brutus involved affect Cassius? Select two options.

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 trust him to return to Pompey's Theatre and meet Cassius there.
D
Cinna's request makes Cassius seek out new and more loyal consipirators.
E
Cinna's request makes Cassius weigh the events of the night and postpone his planned meeting.
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What is ironic about discussing whether or not to include Cicero in the conspiracy? Select two options.

A
Casca firmly reverses his position about including Cicero, as if he hadn’t been the one to suggest it in the first place.
B
Metellus thinks having gray hair is a sign of weakness and poor decision-making, but they also have gray hair.
C
Casca thinks he is making important decisions when Brutus is really the one leading the way.
D
Brutus believes Cicero should be included as one of the conspirators while Cassius disagrees.
E
Cassius agrees with Metellus that Cicero should be included, but Casca’s wise argument sways their opinions.

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