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What is the difference between a major and a minor character?

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A major character has a less important story line, while a minor character plays a bigger role in the plot.
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A major character plays a big role in the plot, while a minor character has a less important story line.
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A major character has an unimportant story line in the plot.
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A minor character’s story line is as important and developed as the major characters’ story lines.
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Standing in the toy store, Holly spotted a vintage Barbie and had a memory of playing with her best friend in her basement. The __________ was so true-to-life, she thought she was eight years old again.

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foreshadow
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flashback
C
plot
D
soliloquy
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How does The Tragedy of Julius Caesar explore the theme of betrayal?

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As the tragic figure in the play, Octavius’ involvement in Caesar’s assassination, in which Cassius murders his friend, eventually leads to his downfall.
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As the tragic figure in the play, Mark Antony’s involvement in Caesar’s assassination, in which Mark Antony murders his friend, eventually leads to his downfall.
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As the tragic figure in the play, Cassius’ involvement in Caesar’s assassination, in which Cassius murders his friend, eventually leads to his downfall.
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As the tragic figure in the play, Brutus’ involvement in Caesar’s assassination, in which Brutus murders his friend, eventually leads to his downfall.
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How does Shakespeare use language and dialogue to create a sense of anxiety and frenzy among the conspirators just before the assassination?

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The conspirators exchange long explanations about their respect for Caesar and his leadership.
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The conspirators walk in silence and do not talk to each other until the assassination is complete.
C
The conspirators exchange short bursts of one-syllable words, which shows their urgency and fear that the assassination might not succeed.
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The conspirators talk nonchalantly with other members of the crowd in an effort not to raise suspicion.
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Read the excerpt below from act 3.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. ANTONY:If you have tears, prepare to shed them now.You all do know this mantle1. I rememberThe first time ever Caesar put it on.‘Twas on a summer’s evening in his tent,That day he overcame the Nervii2.Look, in this place ran Cassius’ dagger through.See what a rent the envious Casca made.Through this the well-belovèd Brutus stabbed; 1. A cloak.2. One of Caesar’s military conquests. Which rhetorical appeal does Mark Antony use in the above excerpt?

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Mark Antony uses an appeal to ethos by first recalling the memory of Caesar’s military success and then showing his body stabbed by the conspirators.
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Mark Antony uses an appeal to pathos by first recalling the memory of Caesar’s military success and then showing his body stabbed by the conspirators.
C
Mark Antony uses an appeal to logos by first recalling the memory of Caesar’s military success and then showing his body stabbed by the conspirators.
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Mark Antony uses an appeal to symbolism by first recalling the memory of Caesar’s military success and then showing his body stabbed by the conspirators.
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Which paragraph summarizes Julius Caesar’s life best?

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Julius Caesar was born into a powerful family. He became a successful military general and politician, eventually becoming dictator of Rome. He was assassinated in 44 BCE.
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Julius Caesar came from humble beginnings. He worked his way up, becoming Rome’s president. He was assassinated in 44 BCE.
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Julius Caesar came from humble beginnings. He became a successful military general and politician, eventually becoming Rome’s dictator. He died naturally in 44 BCE.
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Julius Caesar was born into a powerful family. He worked his way up, becoming Rome’s dictator. He died naturally in 44 BCE.
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Read the excerpt below from act 5.1 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. BRUTUS:No, Cassius, no.Think not, thou noble Roman,That ever Brutus will go bound to Rome.He bears too great a mind. But this same dayMust end that work the ides of March begun;And whether we shall meet again I know not.Therefore our everlasting farewell take.For ever and for ever farewell, Cassius.If we do meet again, why, we shall smile.If not, why then, this parting was well made. CASSIUS:For ever and for ever farewell, Brutus.If we do meet again, we’ll smile indeed.If not, ‘tis true this parting was well made. Which theme do Brutus and Cassius explore in saying farewell to each other before they begin the battle with Octavius’ army?

A
fate vs. free will
B
honor and friendship
C
ambition and greed
D
betrayal vs.loyalty
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Which statement about tragedy is true?

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Tragedy makes people laugh and teaches them a lesson.
B
Tragedy exposes negative emotions and fears.
C
Tragedy begins sad but ends happy.
D
Tragedy always ends well.
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Which quotation from act 1.3 in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is the best example of foreshadowing?

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CASSIUS:Why all these fires, why all these gliding ghosts,Why birds and beasts from quality and kind—Why old men, fools, and children calculate
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CASSIUS:That heaven hath infused them with these spiritsTo make them instruments of fear and warningUnto some monstrous state.
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CASCA:It is the part of men to fear and tremble,When the most mighty gods by tokens sendSuch dreadful heralds to astonish us.
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CASCA:O, he sits high in all the people’s hearts,And that which would appear offence in usHis countenance, like richest alchemy,Will change to virtue and to worthiness.
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Read the excerpt below from act 3.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. ANTONY:But Brutus says he was ambitious,And Brutus is an honorable man.He hath brought many captives home to Rome,Whose ransoms did the general coffers fill.Did this in Caesar seem ambitious?When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept.Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.Yet Brutus says he was ambitious,And Brutus is an honorable man.You all did see that on the LupercalI thrice presented him a kingly crown,Which he did thrice refuse. Was this ambition?Yet Brutus says he was ambitious,And sure he is an honorable man.I speak not to disprove what Brutus spoke, . . . . Based on Mark Antony’s argument in the above speech, why does he repeat the line, “But Brutus says he is ambitious,/And Brutus is an honorable man”?

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Read the excerpt below from act 1.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and complete the instruction that follows. CASCA:Why, there was a crown offered him; and beingoffered him, he put it by with the back of his hand,thus; and then the people fell a-shouting. BRUTUS:What was the second noise for? CASCA:Why, for that too. CASSIUS:They shouted thrice. What was the last cry for? CASCA:Why, for that too. BRUTUS:Was the crown offered him thrice? CASCA:Ay, marry, was’t; and he put it by thrice, everytime gentler than other; and at every putting by,mine honest neighbors shouted. put it by – v. Turned it down; refused it.thrice – adv. Three times.marry – adv. Indeed. Summarize the events of the excerpt above.

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Read the excerpt below from act 1.3 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. CASCA:A common slave—you know him well by sight—Held up his left hand, which did flame and burnLike twenty torches joined; and yet his hand,Not sensible of fire, remained unscorched. . . . And there were drawnUpon a heap a hundred ghastly women,Transformèd with their fear, who swore they saw Men all in fire walk up and down the streets.And yesterday the bird of night did sitEven at noonday upon the market-place,Hooting and shrieking. . . . For I believe they are portentous thingsUnto the climate that they point upon. What is the meaning of the symbol “the bird of night” as indicated in the excerpt above?

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The night bird is a caged animal roaming free, symbolizing the conspirators wanting to roam free as well.
B
The night bird is shrieking, symbolizing a warning to Caesar.
C
The night bird appears at noon, symbolizing that Rome has a darkness hanging over it.
D
The night bird symbolizes the hope that light will dispel the darkness of Rome.
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Read the excerpt below from act 3.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and answer the question that follows. BRUTUS:But as he was ambitious, I slew him. . . .Who is here so base that would be a bondman?If any, speak, for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak, for him have I offended.Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak,for him have I offended. I pause for a reply. What type of rhetorical device is used in the bolded lines? What message in Brutus’ speech does he try to emphasize by using this device?

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Read the excerpt below from act 1.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and complete the instruction that follows. CASSIUS:Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow worldLike a Colossus, and we petty menWalk under his huge legs, and peep about To find ourselves dishonorable graves.Men at sometime were masters of their fates.The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars,But in ourselves, that we are underlings. Identify the type of imagery used and explain its meaning.

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Which character is willing to deceive his friends for his own ambition?

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Brutus
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Antony
C
Cassius
D
Flavius

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