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

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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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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?

A
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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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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How can you infer a character's motivation? Select three options.

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

A
Cassius refers to Caesar as a god but does not think he is fit to rule Rome.
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
Brutus knows that Caesar is not the type to want to be king, but Brutus joins the plot anyway.
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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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Which statement best describes a cause-and-effect relationship in a play?

A
One action is a cause, which leads to another action that is the effect 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 problem.
D
One action is an effect, which leads to another action that is the cause of the first action.
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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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