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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.CASCA. I know not what you mean by that, but I am sure265Caesar fell down. If the tag-rag people did notclap him and hiss him, according as he pleased anddispleased them, as they use to do the players inthe theatre, I am no true man.BRUTUS. What said he when he came unto himself?270CASCA. Marry, before he fell down, when he perceived thecommon herd was glad he refused the crown, heplucked me open his doublet and offered them histhroat to cut. A

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Caesar will turn over his power to the people.
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Caesar will assassinate Casca.
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Caesar will die of a horrible illness.
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Caesar will be killed by his people.
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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.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.230BRUTUS. 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?235CASCA. Ay, marry, was’t; and he put it by thrice, everytime gentler than other; and at every putting by,mine ho

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character vs. society
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character vs. character
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character vs. nature
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character vs. self
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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.CASSIUS. 'Tis just; And it is very much lamented, Brutus,60 That you have no such mirrors as will turn Your hidden worthiness into your eye, That you might see your shadow. I have heard Where many of the best respect in Rome— Except immortal Caesar—speaking of Brutus,65 And groaning underneath this age’s yoke, Have wished that noble Brutus had his eyes.

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Brutus has been choking because he is ill.
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Brutus is much older than Cassius.
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The people of Rome raise horses and cattle.
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People are suffering under the current leadership.
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“Of your philosophy you make no use, / If you give place to accidental evils.”
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“Portia is dead.”
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“How scaped I killing when I crossed you so? / O insupportable and touching loss!”
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“Speak no more of her.”
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“In this I bury all unkindness, Cassius.”
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Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the background information on the allusion it contains.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.He were no lion, were not Romans hinds.Those that with haste will make a mighty fire Begin it with weak straws. What trash is Rome?What rubbish, and what offal? when it servesFor the base matter to illuminateSo vile a thing as Caesar! But, O

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Alluding to Pompey’s Porch reminds the audience of the importance of Pompey to Roman culture and wealth.
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The allusion to Pompey’s Porch reminds everyone of the love Pompey had for Caesar’s daughter.
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Alluding to Pompey invokes the history of his opposition to Caesar, showing that the conspirators in the play are part of a longstanding battle against a tyrant.
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The allusion to Pompey references his long and stable relationship with Caesar.
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There is a difference between a child's desires and a parent's dreams, as shown in Amy Tan’s "Two Kinds."
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There is conflict and rebellion between children and their parents, as shown in Amy Tan's "Two Kinds," Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior, and Jade Snow Wong's Fifth Chinese Daughter.
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The difference between a child's desires and a parent's dreams can lead to conflict and rebellion, as shown in Amy Tan's "Two Kinds," Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior, and Jade Snow Wong's Fifth Chinese Daughter.
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The difference between a child's desires and a parent's dreams can lead to conflict and rebellion, as Amy Tan, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Jade Snow Wong show.
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Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] Messala, I have here receivèd letters,That young Octavius and Mark AntonyCome down upon us with a mighty power,Bending their expedition toward Philippi.MESSALA. Myself have letters of the selfsame tenor.BRUTUS. With what addition?MESSALA. That by proscription and bills of outlawry,Octavius, Antony, and LepidusHave put to death an hundred senators.BRUTUS. Therein our letters do not well agree.Mine speak of seventy sen

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It clarifies the relationship between Brutus and Mark Antony.
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It informs the audience about events that took place off stage.
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It provides background information about Brutus’s relationship with Messala.
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It demonstrates the lack of power that Octavius, Antony, and Lepidus hold in Rome.
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Which sentence includes a nonrestrictive clause?

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Camels, which sway from side to side as they walk, are often called ships of the desert.
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For centuries, camels have been used to transport people and cargo through the desert.
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Not only do they need very little water, but camels can drink water that is salty or bitter.
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Camels can live in extreme conditions, such as in areas with extreme heat, aridity, and a lack of vegetation.
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Read the sentence from an interpretive literary analysis.Amy Tan describes Jing-mei's mother's efforts to get her to become a prodigy: "I soon found out why Old Chong had retired from teaching piano. He was deaf."

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Amy Tan points out the allusion in Jing-mei's mother's efforts to get her to become a prodigy: "I soon found out why Old Chong had retired from teaching piano. He was deaf."
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Amy Tan points out the irony in Jing-mei's mother's efforts to get her to become a prodigy: "I soon found out why Old Chong had retired from teaching piano. He was deaf."
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Amy Tan points out the imagery in Jing-mei's mother's efforts to get her to become a prodigy: "I soon found out why Old Chong had retired from teaching piano. He was deaf."
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Amy Tan points out the theme in Jing-mei's mother's efforts to get her to become a prodigy: "I soon found out why Old Chong had retired from teaching piano. He was deaf."
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Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.CASSIUS. Messala.MESSALA, standing forth. What says my general?CASSIUS. Messala, This is my birthday; as this very day Was Cassius born. Give me thy hand, Messala. Be thou my witness that, against my will, As Pompey was, am I compelled to set Upon one battle all our liberties. You know that I held Epicurus strong And his opinion. Now I change my mind, And partly credit things that do presage. Coming from Sardis, on our former ensign Two migh

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Maybe fate does control everything.
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Fate controls nothing.
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Everyone should seek to climb ambition’s ladder.
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The reward for a life well-lived is worth all sacrifice.
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In an interpretive literary essay, what is the purpose of commentary in body paragraphs?

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Commentary mentions and properly credits the author of a quotation.
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Commentary ensures that evidence properly fits into a paragraph.
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Commentary explains how evidence supports the writer's viewpoints.
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Commentary introduces the reasons for the writer’s thesis and viewpoint.
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Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 1, scene 2.CASSIUS. 'Tis just;And it is very much lamented, Brutus,60That you have no such mirrors as will turnYour hidden worthiness into your eye,That you might see your shadow. I have heardWhere many of the best respect in Rome—Except immortal Caesar—speaking of Brutus,65And groaning underneath this age’s yoke,Have wished that noble Brutus had his eyes.

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Cassius says it is a shame Brutus does not look in the mirror often enough to see how handsome he is.
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Cassius explains that he laments that Brutus does not have “such mirrors as will turn your hidden worthiness into your eye,” for if Brutus did, “you might see your shadow.”
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Cassius says that it is too bad Brutus cannot see his hidden greatness. People are tired and grumbling about the government under Caesar’s rule, and while Caesar doesn’t see the greatness in Brutus, Cassius has heard others wishing that Brutus could be their leader.
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Cassius tells Brutus that he should take Caesar’s job once he becomes confident enough.
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The English poet and playwright William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in the mid-1500s.

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appositive
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clause
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nonrestrictive
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phrase
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restrictive
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“By your pardon;”
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“What Antony shall speak I will protest / He speaks by leave and by permission;”
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“And that we are contented Caesar shall / Have all true rites and lawful ceremonies”
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“It shall advantage more than do us wrong.”
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“And show the reason of our Caesar’s death”
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Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 2, of Julius Caesar.[BRUTUS.] Who is here sovile that will not love his country? If any, speak,for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.ALL. None, Brutus, none.BRUTUS. Then none have I offended. I have doneno more toCaesar than you shall do to Brutus. The question ofhis death is enrolled in the Capitol: his glory not extenuated, wherein he was worthy, nor his offencesenforced, for which he suffered death.[Enter ANTONY and others, with CAESAR’s body]Here com

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Brutus explains that though he has offended many people, he has not done anything to Caesar that the people will not do to him someday.
B
Brutus questions if anyone in the crowd hates Rome and clarifies that only that person could be offended by Caesar’s death. Brutus explains that he killed Caesar for the good of Rome, he would be willing to die for Rome too someday if it is what the country needed. As Caesar’s body is delivered, Brutus also acknowledges that Antony is not guilty, but will benefit from Caesar’s death, just as everyone will.
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Brutus tries to justify Caesar’s death by suggesting that the people should kill him someday if it is for the good of Rome.
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Brutus asks if he has offended anyone, and they say no. He then explains that he has not done anything to Caesar that the people should not have already done to Caesar if only they were brave enough.

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