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Why do authors use causal relationships in plays? Select three options.to create mystery and tensionto introduce the settingto propel the plot forwardto develop rising actionto introduce the main character

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to create mystery and tension
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to introduce the setting
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to propel the plot forward
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to develop rising action
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to introduce the main character
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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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What types of irony are used in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? Select three options.situational ironydevelopmental ironydramatic ironyverbal ironyconflicting irony

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situational irony
B
developmental irony
C
dramatic irony
D
verbal irony
E
conflicting irony
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A form of irony that is understood by the audience but not by the characters in a play is

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understandable irony.
B
situational irony.
C
dramatic irony.
D
verbal irony.
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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 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 2, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] And for Mark Antony, think not of him,For he can do no more than Caesar’s armWhen Caesar’s head is off.How does this example of dramatic irony affect the audience?

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It makes Brutus seem honorable.
B
It heightens suspense because Mark Antony is dangerous.
C
It makes Cassius look weak and indecisive.
D
It heightens suspense because Brutus is dangerous.
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What is the best definition of character motivation?

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It is the reason for a character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.
B
It is what the reader learns about the character’s life or history prior to the story’s beginning.
C
It is the movement of the plot from scene to scene.
D
It is the resolution of a conflict and the conclusion of the story.
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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.

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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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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.
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Cinna's request makes Cassius weigh the events of the night and postpone his planned meeting.

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