AnswersOH-English Language Arts 10 BRecognizing Rhetorical Techniques in a Speech

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Part 6: Word Choice and Motif Answers

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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.OCTAVIUS. So I hope. I was not born to die on Brutus’ sword.BRUTUS. O, if thou wert the noblest of thy strain, Young man, thou couldst not die more honourable.CASSIUS. A peevish schoolboy, worthless of such honour, Joined with a masquer and a reveller!ANTONY. Old Cassius still!

A
It reveals a deeper level of contempt when saying Octavius is but an annoying child.
B
It emphasizes his belief that Octavius is a respected politician.
C
It suggests sympathy because he thinks that Octavius has been deceived.
D
It suggests a strong fear of Octavius’ deadly skills as a warrior.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 2, of Julius Caesar.[Alarum. Enter BRUTUS and MESSALA]BRUTUS. Ride, ride, Messala, ride, and give these bills Unto the legions on the other side.[Loud alarum]Let them set on at once, for I perceive But cold demeanour in Octavius’ wing, And sudden push gives them the overthrow. Ride, ride, Messala, let them all come down.[Exeunt]

A
physical strength
B
unbroken resolve
C
heightened awareness
D
lack of enthusiasm
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. Now, most noble Brutus, The gods today stand friendly, that we may, Lovers in peace, lead on our days to age. But since the affairs of men rest still incertain, Let’s reason with the worst that may befall. If we do lose this battle, then is this The very last time we shall speak together: What are you then determinèd to do?

A
Using aristocratic would be a compliment while noble has become a description that includes sarcasm.
B
Using noble shows how motivated both Brutus and Cassius are by a love of peace.
C
Using aristocratic would be insulting to Brutus while noble suggests the positive qualities Cassius sees in him such as dignity, generosity, and compassion.
D
Using noble is a term of endearment and great respect between longtime loyal friends where aristocratic would be impersonal.
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Which details are important to consider when analyzing nuance in a text? Select two options.

A
number of characters
B
connotation
C
tone
D
motifs
E
length of the passage
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.[CASSIUS.] Two mighty eagles fell, and there they perched, Gorging and feeding from our soldiers’ hands; Who to Philippi here consorted us. This morning are they fled away and gone, And in their steads do ravens, crows, and kites Fly o’er our heads and downward look on us, As we were sickly prey. Their shadows seem A canopy most fatal, under which Our army lies ready to give up the ghost.MESSALA. Believe not so.CASSIUS. I but believe it partly; For I am fresh of spirit, and resolved To meet all perils very constantly.

A
It reveals Cassius’s sense of optimism in spite of the dark omens.
B
It exposes Cassius’s feelings of regret for murdering Caesar.
C
It shows Cassius’s renewed respect for the armies of Lepidus.
D
It reveals Cassius’s humble dedication to Caesar’s memory and the people of Rome.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.OCTAVIUS. Come, come, the cause. If arguing make us sweat, The proof of it will turn to redder drops. Look, I draw a sword against conspirators. When think you that the sword goes up again? Never, till Caesar’s three and thirty wounds Be well avenged, or till another Caesar Have added slaughter to the sword of traitors.

A
The blood motif suggests that revenge will lead to violence and death.
B
The letter motif reminds Octavius of what has happened in Rome since Caesar’s death.
C
The sword motif suggests that Ocatavius and Antony will both soon be assassinated.
D
The flattery motif suggests that the conspirators will eventually turn on one another.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 2, of Julius Caesar.BRUTUS. Ride, ride, Messala, ride, and give these bills Unto the legions on the other side.[Loud alarum]Let them set on at once, for I perceive But cold demeanour in Octavius’ wing, And sudden push gives them the overthrow. Ride, ride, Messala, let them all come down.[Exeunt]

A
The tone would become one of despair and negativity.
B
The tone would become more angry and vengeful.
C
The tone would be less urgent as the enemy moves more slowly.
D
The tone would become one of indifference as both sides act indecisively.
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.OCTAVIUS. Come, Antony, away! Defiance, traitors, hurl we in your teeth. If you dare fight to-day, come to the field. If not, when you have stomachs.

A
regretful wishing he had been a better leader
B
discouraged knowing that they will lose to Brutus and Cassius
C
scornful suggesting Brutus and Cassius are traitors and cowards
D
sad when rembering the daily struggles the Roman citizens must endure
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A repetitive image or idea in a text is a

A
mood
B
motif.
C
conflict.
D
theme.
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What is the definition of tone?

A
the attitude of a text toward the subject and theme
B
referring to something historical or literary to state a meaning
C
the specific meaning a word suggests
D
comparing two unlike items using like or as

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