Answers CR_English II B_1104_SAISD 25-26The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 2: Causal Relationships

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

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A form of irony that is understood by the audience but not by the characters in a play is

understandable irony.

situational irony.

dramatic irony.

verbal irony.

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What types of irony are used in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? Select three options.situational ironydevelopmental ironydramatic ironyverbal ironyconflicting irony

situational irony

developmental irony

dramatic irony

verbal irony

conflicting irony

How can you infer a character's motivation? Select three options.by identifying a specific thought, feeling, or actionby analyzing an author's choices for text structureby describing the problem that is central to the play and its resolutionby looking at what the author or others say about the characterby looking for and citing evidence in the text as to why the character might think, feel, or act that way

by identifying a specific thought, feeling, or action

by analyzing an author's choices for text structure

by describing the problem that is central to the play and its resolution

by looking at what the author or others say about the character

by looking for and citing evidence in the text as to why the character might think, feel, or act that way

What is ironic about discussing whether or not to include Cicero in the conspiracy? Select two options.

Casca firmly reverses his position about including Cicero, as if he hadn’t been the one to suggest it in the first place.

Metellus thinks having gray hair is a sign of weakness and poor decision-making, but they also have gray hair.

Casca thinks he is making important decisions when Brutus is really the one leading the way.

Brutus believes Cicero should be included as one of the conspirators while Cassius disagrees.

Cassius agrees with Metellus that Cicero, but Casca’s wise argument sways their opinions.

What is the best definition of character motivation?

It is the reason for a character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.

It is what the reader learns about the character’s life or history prior to the story’s beginning.

It is the movement of the plot from scene to scene.

It is the resolution of a conflict and the conclusion of the story.

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.

Cassius wants to make sure that Brutus is willing to obey his orders.

Cassius wants to have Roman citizens read messages about Brutus’ greatness.

Cassius wants to sway Brutus with flattering messages to convince him to help kill Caesar.

Cassius wants to alert Brutus about the conspiracy against him.

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.

causes the conspirators to move up their plan

makes Cassius more confident about what he has in mind

provides time to mourn Pompey’s death

prevents anyone from attending the planned meeting

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?

It makes Brutus seem honorable.

It heightens suspense because Mark Antony is dangerous.

It makes Cassius look weak and indecisive.

It heightens suspense because Brutus is dangerous.

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?

Cassius speaks of the Romans as sheep, but he believes they are strong independent thinkers.

Cassius portrays Caesar as a cruel-hearted tyrant, and at the same time says he pitties Caesar because Caesar can’t help himself.

Cassius believes himself to be innocent, and only the audience knows that he is like a scheming wolf.

Cassius wishes that he could be a cruel leader like Caesar.

Which situation is an example of dramatic irony?

Cassius refers to Caesar as a god but does not think he is fit to rule Rome.

Brutus says that he is ill when he is really just upset about the plot to kill Caesar.

The audience knows all about the plot to kill Caesar, but Caesar himself knows nothing.

Brutus knows that Caesar is not the type to want to be king, but Brutus joins the plot anyway.

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