The Tragedy of Julius Ceasar - Flashcards

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The Roman Republic was a _____ democracy.

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Representative

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____: A system of government in which the officials are elected by and answer to the citizens.

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Republic

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_____ ______: A system of government in which the representatives create laws based on the will and needs of the voters.

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Representative Democracy

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_____: A governing body of representatives elected by its people

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Senate

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_____ _____: The body responsible for legislation that governed Rome's domestic and international affairs.

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Roman Senate

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A group of three people who govern a nation. In Rome it was Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey. They were all in the military and were highly respected. Pompey was one of the best politicians at the time. Crassus was the richest man in Rome. Caesar was likeable and helped the other two come to a decision.

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Triumvirate

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_____ died in a military fight. Leaving Pompey and Caesar. _____ defeated ____ to become the dictator of Rome.

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Crassus Caesar Pompey

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_____ _____: Born in 100 BCE to the powerful Julian family Became a Roman politician and military general Added Gaul (today, France and Belgium) to the expanding Roman Empire Became dictator of Rome in 44 BCE Assinated by Roman senators in 44 BCE

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Julius Caesar

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Headed for ____. The Republic Stress and pressure from managing the new territories of the Roman Empire. Internal disputes for more power and prestige in an every-growing military.

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Breakdown

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____: A leader who rules by use of powerful, emotional speaking. Caesar was one.

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Demagogue

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____ was a dictator and demagogue. Social reform made him popular with the people but threatened the senate. He cancelled veteran's debt. Public works, one is making the place where the senate meet more appealing.

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Caesar

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Plato was a _____ he has a lot of writings about history.

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Philosopher

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Caesar was a _____. A harsh and cruel leader, one who leads for personal ambition rather than for the good of the country.

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Tyrant

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_____ Definition of a ____: The faction (Rome) identifies a "protector" (Caesar) someone who is a proponent of the same values. This faction craves freedom to the point of anarchy (no government). The protector (Caesar goes to any extent to achieve a goal). He defeated Pompey. He killed someone to get what he wanted. The protector seizes absolute power. Caesar seize absolute control of Rome, making him a tyrant.

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Plato's Tyrant

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Who was not a member of Rome's First Triumvirate? a) Caesar b) Pompey c) Crassus d) Octavius

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D

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What is the definition of a "demagogue"? a) a leader who rules by reasonable, logical speaking b) a leader who rules by powerful, logical speaking c) a leader who rules by use of powerful, emotional speaking d) a leader who rules by reasonable, emotional speaking

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C

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_____ _____ the 1st: 1533- Born to King Henry VII. Henry later beheaded Anne. 1558- Succeed her sister, Queen Mary the 1st, as queen of England 1559- Crowned queen of England 1588- Defeated the Spanish Armada's invasion, elevating Britain's status in Europe 1603- Died. Know as the "Virgin Queen"- never married or had children

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Queen Elizabeth

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____ (country): Population situation. London doubled in 50 years, not the mass of the land only how many people. And the social classes divided. There was the Upper Class and the Lower Class, and a very little Middle Class. Renaissance. Returned to study past history on how to make themselves better. Turned to looking at the wealth of ancient Rome. Expansion. Having more control over more of the world. A single ruler oversaw nation's domestic and international ascent.

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England

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____ theater, where most of Shakespeare's plays were performed in England.

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Globe

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Globe Theatre seating (where most of Shakespeare's plays were performed): The _____ covered seats. Upper seating. If it rained, they weren't being rained on. The upper level was for the upper class, the lower level was for the lower class. The prominent theater member (other actors, owners of the theater, owners of other stages) sat above the stage. ______. Standing room only level. Lower class, "groundlings", paid a penny. Standing close together.

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Galleries

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The ___: Stage for Roman politics. In the downtown hub of Rome. Citizens gathered here to vote on Senate legislations. Rhetoricians and politicians rallied the public with speeches. The Curia and Rostra. Senators inside the Curia General citizen stood outside the Rostra, waiting to hear if the speech would change anything in Rome.

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Forum

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Who stood in the uncovered portion of the Globe Theatre in the Elizabethan Era? a) lower class b) middle class c) upper class d) prominent theatre members

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A

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What is the Forum? a) the stage for Elizabethan politics b) the building in which the Roman senators met c) the stage for Roman politics d) the building in which the English Parliament met

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C

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Whom did Queen Elizabeth 1 succeed? a) her mother, Anne Boleyn b) her mother Queen Mary 1 c) her sister, Anne Boleyn d) her sister, Queen Mary 1

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D

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Julius Caesar and Queen Elizabeth 1 were often considered ______, leaders who worked to seize absolute power? a) groundlings b) demigods c) tyrants d) citizen

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C

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How were citizens of Rome involved in the political process? a) Roman citizens had no input on ancient Rome's political process but were involved in electing public official b) Roman citizens earned voting rights from the Senate, who decided which citizens could vote c) Roman citizens could vote on the Senate's legislation, and some citizen were involved in electing public officials d) Roman citizens only participated by serving in the military

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C

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Which social change did Caesar not put into place? a) Senate benefits b) debt cancellation c) family morality d) public works

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A

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Caesar began his rule of Rome as a member of the FIrst Triumvirate. How did he become Rome's sole leader? a) He was elected by the House of Representatives b) He inherited the position from his father. Crassus c) Pompey stepped down from his position as Roman emperor d) He defeated his fellow Triumvirate member Pompey and became dictator

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D

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Which territory was added to the Roman Empire under Caesar's governance? a) Tarquinia b) Venice c) London d) Gaul

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D

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How does a tyrant seize total power? a) A tyrant seizes power by bullying the common people, using fear as the primary motivation to gain power b) A tyrant works with the people whose ideals he or she represents then seizes power, sharing none with supporters c) A tyrant is elected by the people into presidency because a tyrant believes in letting the people lead the way d) A tyrant gives power to the faction of people who named him or her "protector"

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B

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The three men Crassus, Pompey, and Caesar joined together as a _______ to lead the empire. a) friends b) Senate c) Republic d) triumvirate

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D

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The setting of William Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Julius Caesar takes place in the city of ____. a) Venice b) Gaul c) Rome d) London

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C

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Who ruled England when Shakespeare was writing his plays? a) Queen Elizabeth 1 b) Mary Queen of Scots c) King Henry VIII d) King Richard III

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A

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Which statement is true about both monarchies and dictatorships? a) Every monarch is a dictator b) A single ruler is in charge c) Every dictator is a monarch d) There are no similarities

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B

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Which similarity did Julius Caesar and Queen Elizabeth I share? a) Both lived in a time of severe class division b) Both lived in the 1500s c) Both were rulers of England d) Both were rulers of Rome

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A

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Why did Julius Caesar's enemies label him a tyrant? a) He eventually assumed absolute power over Rome b) He shared power equally with the Roman Senate and Rome's citizens c) He was part of the First Triumvirate d) He did nothing to help expand the Roman Empire

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A

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Julius Caesar was a Roman _____ and _____. a) barbarian... enemy b) king... foot soldier c) politician... military general d) foreign alley... hero

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C

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The ____ served as a stage for Roman politicians and philosophers. a) Globe b) gallery c) Forum d) street

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C

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Which sector of society paid the lowest amount to attend plays at the Globe Theatre? a) The middle class paid the lowest amount b) The lower class, the groundlings, paid the lowest amount c) The upper class paid the lowest amount d) The Globe was free to everyone

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B

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______: When one character is on stage and delivers a lengthy speech to itself or others. If there are other characters there, they aren't answering back.

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Monologue

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____: A type of monologue that reveals the character's innermost thoughts. Their emotions, thoughts, or plans that they aren't ready to tell other characters about.

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Soliloquy

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_____: When a character speaks directly to the audience without the other characters' awareness. They don't want the other characters to know.

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Aside

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______: Conversation between two or more characters

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Dialogue

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Elements of ______: Plot or action that happens to or by other characters. "Thought", or themes and moral lesson. Diction, or the language or words used, especially metaphor or other figurative language Song, or musical sound. The way the conversation is flowing. Has to be nice for audience's ears. "Spectacle," or scenery and costume

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Drama

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_____ _____: Holds high social status, or is noble character, and is virtuous. Like a king or prince. Relates to the audiences (i.e., flawed) Possesses hamartia, or a tragic flaw that contributes to the downfall. Falls from grace, leading to the "recognition," or a new understanding. Something they wish they knew all along. These come through by the thought or diction.

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Tragic Hero

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Shakespeare uses these types of _____ to develop characters: Soliloquy Monologue Aside

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Speech

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Shakespeare uses these types of _____ to convey meaning: Iambic pentameter Blank verse Figurative language

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Language

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_____: In Ancient Greece, its done by the chorus. Shakespeare uses music or poetic language in the theater to get his point across.

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Song

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_____: Made up of the scenery, costumes, and the music in the theater. Wasn't as important in ancient Greek. But Shakespeare liked it.

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Spectacle

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____ ___: WHo goes where? What happens? When? Tells you who's still in the room, and who's talking to who? Tells exits and entrances. Tells actions. "They embrace" "Shout [within]p" "They exit (separately) Asides. Often clues to the dramatic irony. E.g.- "To the audience"

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Stage Directions

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_____ _____: When a character speaks or acts about a situation without knowing its importance, but the audience know the significance. EX: When Macbeth acts surprised when the king is killed, but her and the audience both know she's the one who killed him/

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Dramatic Irony

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Which of the following is NOT a type of speech Shakespeare uses to develop character? a) soliloquy b) aside c) monologue d) harmatia

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D

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What is the definition of "thought", according to the elements of drama? a) action and asides b) themes and moral lessons c) dramatic irony d) the language used

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B

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_____ _____: A type of poetic meter. Contains five sets of 10 syllables, called iambs, per line. Alternates between unstressed and stressed syllables. Each line rhymes.

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Iambic Pentameter

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____ ____: A type of iambic pentameter. EXCEPT: The first word of every line is capitalized. And the lines are unrhymed.

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Blank Verse

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____: Ordinary speech pattern. Lacks rhyming Lacks specific number of syllables per line Highlighted by use of lowercase letters at the start of a new line of text.

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Prose

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____ _____ used in: (considered rhyme) Songs Prologues Morally instructive passages Supernatural, though not ghosts

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Iambic Pentameter

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_______ ______ used in: Passionate speeches. Soliloquies or other speeches about character introspection or reflection More polished than prose but closer to ordinary speech than rhyme.

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Blank Verse

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_____ used in: Letters Angry speeches Contrast Rational, rather than emotional Low comedy Daily-life interaction Language of "common sense" (realistic language)

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Prose

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For which of the following would Shakespeare use iambic pentameter? a) a supernatural character b) a soliloquy c) a letter d) a passionate speech

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A

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What is the definition of "prose"? a) a type of iambic pentameter b) ordinary speech pattern c) a type of poetic meter d) rhyming speech pattern

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B

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An angel want to guide an unlucky character to a place of hidden fortune Which structure would Shakespeare use for this scenario? a) stage directions b) blank verse c) pose d) rhymed iambic pentameter

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D

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During a play, the audience learns from the dialogue between two character that they planned a surprise birthday party for another character, Lucy, on her day off from work. In the next scene, Josiah, a coworker of Lucy's, asks her to work his shift for him. She accepts. Lucy will now be working on the day of her surprise party! Which literary term does the scenario above illustrate? a) soliloquy b) dramatic irony c) monologue d) aside

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B

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The protagonist talks aloud to the audience, without other characters' awareness, about her secret love for the antagonist. Which structure would Shakespeare use for this scenario? a) rhymed iambic pentameter b) aside c) prose d) stage directions

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B

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During a play, Emily needs to convey her innermost thought about her deep love for Richard. She moves to her bedroom on the stage, away from the ears of other characters. The audience listens as she begins to express her emotions in a speech. Which type of speech fits this scenario best? a) aside b) dialogue c) letter d) soliloquy

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D

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The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is classified as a ____. a) poem b) play c) novel d) short story

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B

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What is the difference between monologue and dialogue? a) A monologue is a conversation between at least two people; a dialogue is a long speech given by a single individual b) A monologue is a speech given by a single individual; a dialogue is a conversation at least two people c) A monologue is a conversation between three characters; a dialogue is information shared only with the audience, not other characters d) A monologue is a conversation between three characters; a dialogue is the innermost thoughts of the character shared in a speech given by a single individual

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B

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Artemidorus writes a letter to warn Caesar about the plot against his life. Which structure would Shakespeare use for this scenario? a) rhymed iambic pentameter b) blank verse c) prose d) stage direction

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C

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Based on what you've learned about Aristotle's ideas, why is plot considers the most critical element of drama? a) Plot is defined by emotion b) Plot is defined by the action c) Plot is another name for the spectacle d) Plot includes the thought and diction

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B

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According to Aristotle, which device is NOT an element of drama? a) iambic pentameter b) plot c) character d) song

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A

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What is the relationship between iambic pentameter and blank verse? a) Iambic pentameter is a form of blank verse b) Blank verse is a form of verse that uses iambic pentameter c) Both blank verse and iambic pentameter are types of prose d) Blank verse is a type of verse, while iambic pentameter is a type of prose

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B

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What is the relationship between drama and plays? a) Drama is the plot of a play b) Drama only occurs in a poem c) Drama and plays have no relationship d) Drama is the genre of literature to which plays belong

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D

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Which structure does Shakespeare use in writing his play? a) blank verse only b) blank verse and prose verse only c) rhymed iambic pentameter and prose only d) rhymed iambic pentameter, blank verse. and prose

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D

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What is the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy? a) A soliloquy is spoken while alone on stage b) A monologue is spoken in anger c) A soliloquy is a conversation between two characters d) A monologue is a conversation between a character and himself or herself

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A

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____ ____: The word you don't know goes in the middle box. Denotation- dictionary definition of the word Connotation(s)- associations people have of the word Antonyms- opposites of the word Synonyms Affixes- Prefixes of suffixes of the words Sentence from the passage Memory trick Write an original sentence using the word

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Word Web

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_____ ____: Music- Like the ABC song or the "Fifty Nifty United States" song Rhymes Acronyms (taking the first letter of a bunch of different words and making up a new word) Acrostics- Taking the first letter of words and making a phrase Images

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Memory Trick

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_____: The study or art of using language effectively. Put you words in a way that gets your point across in the best possible way.

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Rhetoric

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______: The act of convincing someone to do or believe something

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Persuasion

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Logos- the _____. Logic, reason, facts, explanation. Ethos- the _____. Credibility, character, reliability Pathos- the _____. Emotion, need, values All three work together to make a good rhetoric.

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Words Character Suffering

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______: Side-by-side comparison of two contrasting ideas. EX: He spoke less and listened more. Less and more are contrasting ideas.

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Antithesis

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_____: Frequent repetition of a phrase or question, almost like a chorus. EX: Have you seen the focus of the players? It is a testament to their dedicated coaches. Have you seen the focus of the players? No wonder they win championships. Have you seen the focus of the players?

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Epimone

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_____: Referring to part of an object to represent the whole. EX: All hands on deck! (the captain wants all the people to work, not just their hands. Focusing on hands to show that work needs to be done.) A meeting of the minds. (in conference room the brains are doing the work, but there are people their too.)

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Synecdoche

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__________: Drawing attention to an object or idea by seeming to ignore it. EX: We will speak not of her intelligence; not of her quick understanding of difficult concepts; not of her academic success. No, we will not.m (to say we are not going to speak of it, we are in fact speaking of it)

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Paralipsis

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When the plebeians encounter Cinna the poet in act 3.3 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, they mistake him for Cinna the conspirator and shout, "Tear him to pieces!" What does their reaction to Cinna the poet reveal about their character? a)They are unaware that there are two men named Cinna. b)They are angry and blinded by revenge. c)They are lonely and saddened by Caesar's death. d)They are trying to scare the conspirators out of town but mean no actual physical harm to them.

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B

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How do the poetic forms of Brutus' and Mark Antony's speeches reflect their characters? a)Brutus' speech is written in prose, which is used to show rational thought. Mark Antony's speech uses blank verse, which matches his passion and emotion. b)Brutus' speech is written in blank verse, which is used to show rational thought. Mark Antony's speech uses blank verse, which matches his passion and emotion. c)Brutus' speech is written in blank verse, which is used to show rational thought. Mark Antony's speech uses prose, which matches his passion and emotion. d)Brutus' speech is written in iambic pentameter, which is used to show rational thought. Mark Antony's speech uses prose, which matches his passion and emotion.

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A

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Which choice correctly labels the form used in Brutus' and Mark Antony's eulogies? a) Brutus: blank verse; Mark Antony: prose b) Brutus: prose; Mark Antony: prose c) Brutus: prose; Mark Antony: blank verse d) Brutus: blank verse; Mark Antony: blank verse

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C

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ANTONY: If you have tears, prepare to shed them now. You all do know this mantle. I remember The first time ever Caesar put it on. 'Twas on a summer's evening in his tent, That day he overcame the Nervii. 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. Why does Mark Antony first recall Caesar's military background and then show the Roman crowd Caesar's body? a)Mark Antony wants to manipulate the members of the Roman army, who are in the crowd, by recalling Caesar's military success and then provoke their emotions by showing them Caesar's stabbed body. b) Mark Antony wants to manipulate the members of the Roman army, who are in the crowd, to support the conspirators for having rightfully assassinated Caesar. b)Mark Antony wants to manipulate the conspirators, who are in the crowd, to accept Octavius as the new dictator by showing them Caesar's stabbed body. d) Mark Antony wants to manipulate the members of the Roman army, who are in the crowd, to support the conspirators in a war against Octavius by recalling Caesar's military success.

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A

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ANTONY: But here's a parchment with the seal of Caesar. . . . 'Tis his will. Let but the commons hear this testament— Which, pardon me, I do not mean to read . . . . All the Plebeians: The will, the will! We will hear Caesar's will. ANTONY: Have patience, gentle friends, I must not read it. It is not meet you know how Caesar loved you. . . . It will inflame you; it will make you mad. 'Tis good you know not that you are his heirs . . . . How is Mark Antony's use of paralipsis effective in manipulating the audience in the above excerpt? a) Mark Antony uses paralipsis to distract the audience from the will and they forget about it. b) Mark Antony uses paralipsis by refusing to read the will to the Romans because it does not mention them as heirs. c) Mark Antony uses paralipsis to explain the assassination plot. d) Mark Antony uses paralipsis to draw attention to the will as he seems to ignore or avoid it.

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D

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Which statement most accurately explains Brutus' intentions for giving his speech at Caesar's funeral? a) Brutus wants the Romans to know that he and Mark Antony have become close friends and he supports Mark Antony and Octavius' rule: it is for the good of Rome and its freedom from tyranny. b) Brutus wants the Romans to know his noble reason for assassinating Caesar: it was for the good of Rome and its freedom from tyranny. c) Brutus wants the Romans to know that he wants to be the next ruler of Rome and he will not allow Mark Antony to stop him; he is hiding the fact that he is acting from ambition. d) Brutus wants the Romans to know that Caesar's assassination was a mistake for which he apologizes; he was only acting from ambition.

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B

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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. Which message in his speech does Brutus try to support when he uses epimone? a) Caesar will be sorely missed by Romans. b) Caesar's assassination was to help restore freedom to the Roman Republic. c) Caesar's assassination stopped him from being the kind of ruler who cared more about his own welfare than that of his country. d) Caesar was disliked by many, but he didn't deserve to be assassinated.

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B

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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 Lupercal I 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 was ambitious,/And Brutus is an honorable man"? a) Mark Antony repeats that line to support Brutus by giving examples that prove that Caesar was ambitious. b) Mark Antony repeats that line to discredit Brutus by giving examples that prove that Caesar was not ambitious. c) Mark Antony repeats that line to support Octavius as the rightful heir to Caesar's position. d) Mark Antony repeats that line to encourage Brutus in becoming Caesar's heir.

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B

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Which statement summarizes the main idea of Mark Antony's speech best? a) Mark Antony fully supports the conspirators' actions because Caesar was ambitious, even though Caesar tried to act genuine by naming the people as his heirs in his will; mutiny is not an expected reaction from the Roman crowd. b)Mark Antony fully supports Brutus as the next dictator of Rome because Caesar was overly ambitious and harmful to Rome; mutiny might be an expected reaction from the Roman crowd. c) Mark Antony refutes Brutus' accusations of Caesar being overly ambitious by giving examples of his humility and his great love for Romans, whom he named as heirs in his will; mutiny might be an expected reaction from the Roman crowd. d) Mark Antony is too overcome with grief at the loss of Caesar to give an effective speech, so the crowd is not aware of Caesar's ambition; mutiny is not an expected reaction from the Roman crowd.

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C

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Which form does Mark Antony's speech use? a)blank verse b)prose c)sonnet d)rhymed iambic pentameter

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A

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Based on his speech in act 3.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, which word does not describe Mark Antony? a) manipulative b) dramatic c) emotional d) calm

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D

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NOT STOIC OR NAIVE

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Based on his speech in act 3.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, which word does not describe Brutus? stoic emotional naïve rational

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Which statement explains the change in the Roman mob's reaction from the start of act 3.2 to the end of act 3.3? a) The mob remains calm throughout both speeches. b) The mob is angry immediately after Brutus' speech but becomes calm by Mark Antony's support of the conspirators. c) The mob weeps and cries throughout both speeches. d) The mob remains calm and supportive after Brutus' speech but becomes enraged by Mark Antony's wanting to rebel and kill the conspirators.

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D

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BRUTUS: . . . I say that Brutus' love to Caesar was no less than his. If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar, this is my answer: not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more. . . . As Caesar loved me, I weep for him. As he was fortunate, I rejoice at it. As he was valiant, I honor him. But as he was ambitious, I slew him. There is tears for his love, joy for his fortune, honor for his valor, and death for his ambition. 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. Which statement summarizes the main idea of Brutus' speech? a) Though Brutus loved Caesar, his love for Rome outweighed it, so he assassinated the ambitious Caesar in Rome's best interest. b) Brutus does not give any reason for assassinating Caesar; he was simply following along with the conspirators' plan. c) Brutus did not like Caesar because Caesar accused him of being ambitious; therefore, Brutus killed him. d) Brutus loved Caesar and participated in the assassination against his will; therefore, he condemns the ambitious conspirators for their actions.

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A

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What is not one of Mark Antony's true intentions behind his speech? a) to start a riot among the Roman people b) to undermine Brutus c) to manipulate the people through his use of emotionally persuasive language, tears, and Caesar's body d) to befriend and support the conspirators

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D

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Which statement summarizes the main idea of Mark Antony's speech best? a) Mark Antony fully supports the conspirators' actions because Caesar was ambitious, even though Caesar tried to act genuine by naming the people as his heirs in his will; mutiny is not an expected reaction from the Roman crowd. b) Mark Antony fully supports Brutus as the next dictator of Rome because Caesar was overly ambitious and harmful to Rome; mutiny might be an expected reaction from the Roman crowd. c) Mark Antony refutes Brutus' accusations of Caesar being overly ambitious by giving examples of his humility and his great love for Romans, whom he named as heirs in his will; mutiny might be an expected reaction from the Roman crowd. d) Mark Antony is too overcome with grief at the loss of Caesar to give an effective speech, so the crowd is not aware of Caesar's ambition; mutiny is not an expected reaction from the Roman crowd.

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C

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Which statement most accurately explains Brutus' intentions for giving his speech at Caesar's funeral? a) Brutus wants the Romans to know that he and Mark Antony have become close friends and he supports Mark Antony and Octavius' rule: it is for the good of Rome and its freedom from tyranny. b) Brutus wants the Romans to know his noble reason for assassinating Caesar: it was for the good of Rome and its freedom from tyranny. c)Brutus wants the Romans to know that he wants to be the next ruler of Rome and he will not allow Mark Antony to stop him; he is hiding the fact that he is acting from ambition. d) Brutus wants the Romans to know that Caesar's assassination was a mistake for which he apologizes; he was only acting from ambition.

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B

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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. Which message in his speech does Brutus try to support when he uses epimone? a) Caesar will be sorely missed by Romans. b) Caesar's assassination was to help restore freedom to the Roman Republic. c) Caesar's assassination stopped him from being the kind of ruler who cared more about his own welfare than that of his country. d) Caesar was disliked by many, but he didn't deserve to be assassinated.

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B

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Based on his speech in act 3.2 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, which word does not describe Mark Antony? a) manipulative b) dramatic c) emotional d) calm

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D

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_____ Character: Plays a big role in the plot Protagonist Antagonist EX: Brutus and Mark Antony

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Major

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_____ Character: Smaller role in the plot. Less important to the story line EX: Servant

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Minor

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_____: A struggle between two or more people, forces, or situation: also, a can be a struggle within oneself

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Conflict

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____ ____: Struggle between a character and that character's thoughts or emotions Character vs. Self Often over some sort of decision they need to make. EX: Brutus' guilt over killing Caesar

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Internal Conflict

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_____ _____: Struggle between a character and an outside force Character vs. Character; Character vs. Nature EX: Brutus and Cassius arguing over money and power

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External Conflict

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____ ______: The event that introduces the problem to be solved. EX: When Brutus reads the letters. It's at that point that we know that he is going to join the conspiracy. Cassius doesn't believe that the conspiracy will be successful without Brutus. But Brutus isn't sure that he wants to join in and hurts his friends. But he decides to when he reads the letters and that realizes that Rome needs him. So he decides to assassinate Caesar. The unfortunate part is that the letters were forged.

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Inciting Incident

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____ ____: Plot Structure People aren't liking how Caesar is doing things. Act 2

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Rising Action

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______: Plot Structure The death of Caesar. Act 3.1

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Climax

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Plot Structure of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar _____ : Act 1 ___ ___: Act 2 ______: Act 3.1 ____ ____: Act 3.2 to Act 4 Resolution

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Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action

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_____: French for resolution (of a play). Meaning "untying of a knot"; conclusion of a literary work's plot.

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Denouement

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____: The physical location and circumstances in which a literary work takes place. And where in time the story takes place.

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Setting

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____: The measure of an interval such as minutes, hours, days, years. How much time do events take up in a play?

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Time

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_____: The order of events in time.

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Sequence

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These elements help the audience understand the ____ and predict future events based on past events. Setting Time Sequence

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Plot

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In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar: Between the end of act 4 and the start of act 3, almost two ____ have passed. Mark Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus have forged the Second Triumvirate to rule Rome. The first was Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus. Historically Mark Antony and Octavius did not like each other. Because Antony worked and was friends with Caesar, but he wanted Octavius to rule. Brutus and Cassius have raised an army. They try to take control of Rome.

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Years

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_____: A philosophy that values reason over emotion.

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Stoicism

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______ beliefs on: Fate- Gods control the events of the world. God's determine one's death. Reason- All desires and actions should result from reason. Logic is more valuable than emotion. Behavior- Act ethically and morally. Control emotions.

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Stoicism

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What is the definition of "denouement"? a) introduction of a literary work's plot b) building of suspense in a literary work's plot c) concluding a literary work's plot d) lessening of tension in a literary work's plot

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C

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How much time has lapsed between the end of act 3 and the beginning of act 4? a) one month b) six months c) one year d) two years

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D

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______: Noun. A philosophy that values reason over emotion.

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Stoicism

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______: Noun. Money or valuable item given as a gift with the expectation that the receiver will act in a way desired by the giver.

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Bribe

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The Second Triumvirate, in Act 4, are Mark Antony it willing to kill his _____. He's becoming a _____ that we were afraid that Caesar was going to be.

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Family Tyrant

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In Act 4, Caesar asks Lepidus to go to Caesar's house to pick up his ____. They're going to look at it to see how they're going to save money. Antony feels like Lepidus is a good errand boy, but doesn't feel like he deserves to be apart of the Triumvirate.

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Will

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Mark Antony is a ____ character. Lepidus is a ____ character. Though they are apart of the triumvirate, Antony does not view Lepidus as his equal.

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Major Minor

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Though they are apart of the triumvirate, Antony (does/does not) view Lepidus as his equal. It damages their ability to work together and make it so they can't rule Rome well.

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Does Not

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Brutus (general) is a ____ character. Lucillius (soldier) is a ____ character. INTERACTION: Brutus confides in Lucillius the cooling of affection that can occur between friends.

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Major Minor

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Brutus and Cassius are _____ characters. The poet is a ____ character. INTERACTION: Poet: "Love and be friends..."

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Major Minor

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Brutus is a ___ character. Messala is a ___ character. INTERACTION: Delivers letters about the movements of Mark Antony's army. PLOT DEVELOPMENT: Through the letter it reveals a civil war is brewing between Antony's and Brutus' army.

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Major Minor

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Brutus' ____, Portia, killed herself by swallowing firey hot coals. Brutus is ______. He does not want a hug, he does not scream out in pain, he does not cry. He just tells Cassius that he will not talk about it anymore. He (does/does not) not let his emotion overcome him. He's being reasonable in thinking that he can't bring her back from the dead. He remains calm and focused. But he did love her very much. She (did/ does not) have much influence on the plot.

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Wife Does Not Does Not

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____ Conflicts: Octavius and Mark Antony: Disagree over Lepidus' role in the Second Triumvirate. Antony does not agree that Lepidus is worthy of being one of them. But Octavius does. Brutus and Cassius: Disagree over Brutus' accusations that Cassius has been taking bribes.

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External

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_____ Conflicts: CONSCIENCE: Brutus' conscience tests him over what he has done (murdering Caesar). Mark Antony's conscience reveals his true nature. He's becoming the tyrant. BRUTUS: Recalls the ides of March out of guilt. He knows that what he has done was a terrible act. Faces the ghost of Caesar to answer for his actions.

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Internal

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Who is NOT a member of Rome's Second Triumvirate? a) Lepidus b) Publius c) Octavius d) Antony

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B

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Identify the group of minor characters. a) Lepidus, Cassius, poet, Messala b) Messala, Lepidus, Antony, Lucillius c) Messala, Lepidus, Lucillius, poet d) Lucillius, poet, Lepidus, Octavius

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C

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Which statement is not a characteristic of the philosophy of stoicism? a) The gods determine a person's fate, which must be accepted. b) Emotion is valued above reason. c) Logic and reason should overrule emotion. d) Choices should be made based on ethics and morals.

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B

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Which person is not a member of the Second Triumvirate? a) Caesar b) Lepidus c) Mark Antony d) Octavius

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A

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"Dènouement" is another word for the __________ of a plot. a) falling action b) exposition c) resolution d) climax

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C

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At the end of act 4 of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, which component of plot structure has not been entirely revealed? a) falling action b) climax c) exposition d) resolution

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D

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Which of following choices correctly labels the missing numbers in the above diagram? a) 1: Act 3.2: Exposition; 2: Act 4-5: Resolution b) 1: Act 3.2-4: Falling Action; 2: Act 5: Resolution c) 1: Act 5: Falling Action; 2: Act 5: Resolution d) 1: Act 4: Falling Action; 2. Act 3: Climax

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B

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MESSALA: For certain, [Portia] is dead, and by strange manner. BRUTUS: Why, farewell, Portia. We must die, Messala. With meditating that she must die once, I have patience to endure it now. Which value does Brutus illustrate in his reaction to his wife, Portia's, death? a) stoicism b) rhetoric c) pathos d) grief

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A

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BRUTUS: Remember March; the ides of March remember. Did not great Julius bleed for justice' sake? What villain touched his body that did stab, And not for justice? What, shall one of us, That struck the foremost man of all this world But for supporting robbers, shall we now Contaminate our fingers with base bribes . . . ? ~~~Based on this excerpt, why is Brutus angry with Cassius?~~~ a) Brutus is disappointed that Cassius has not taken more bribes; that's why they murdered b) Caesar—for money. They murdered Caesar for "justice' sake," but now Cassius acts unjustly by taking bribes. c) Brutus wants Cassius to take bribes so that he can become the next ruler of Rome. d)Brutus wants Cassius to bribe others to rob Mark Antony and Octavius so they can have Caesar's money.

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B

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Which character is not considered major in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar? a) Brutus b) Mark Antony c) Lucius d) Cassius

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C

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Which character is not considered minor in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar? a) Lucius b) Messala c) Claudio d) Brutus

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D

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In act 4.3, why do Brutus and Cassius go into Brutus' tent to argue instead of staying out in the open? a) Brutus is planning to murder Cassius. b) Cassius is planning to murder Brutus. c) They do not want to appear divided in front of their armies. d) They want to plan their next move, and they don't want their armies to know how dangerous it will be.

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C

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In act 4.1, what was Antony's reason for sending Lepidus to Caesar's house? a) Antony sent Lepidus to get Caesar's will so that he could figure out what Caesar left for him. b) Antony sent Lepidus to get the hit list he and Caesar created and start to take action on it. c) Antony sent Lepidus to get Caesar's will so that he could figure out ways to pay less money than Caesar promised. d) Antony sent Lepidus to get the hit list he and Caesar created so that Antony can replace it with the one they have just made.

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C

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BRUTUS: Messala, I have here receivèd letters That young Octavius and Mark Antony Come down upon us with a mighty power, Bending their expedition toward Philippi. MESSALA: Myself have letters of the selfsame tenor. ~~~How does the interaction in the excerpt above develop the plot of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?~~~ a) It tells the audience that Messala has brought news of Caesar's death. b) It tells the audience that Octavius' troops are weak and will not engage Brutus' army in battle. c) It tells the audience that Messala is the new ruler of Rome. d) It tells the audience that a battle will occur before the play is over.

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D

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LEPIDUS: Upon condition Publius shall not live, Who is your sister's son, Mark Antony. ANTONY: He shall not live. Look, with a spot I damn him. But Lepidus, go you to Caesar's house; Fetch the will hither . . . . ~~~What does the interaction between Lepidus and Mark Antony reveal about Mark Antony?~~~ a) Mark Antony is kind to Lepidus and sees him as his equal. b) Mark Antony is willing to kill his own nephew to gain more political power. c) Mark Antony wants to protect his family, especially his nephew, whom he believes to be in trouble. d) Mark Antony is kind to the people of Rome and is concerned more with the good of Rome than with himself.

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B

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How do the interactions between major and minor characters in act 4 develop the plot of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar? a) The audience learns about the assassination plot against Caesar and the role each major character will play in the assassination. b) The audience learns about the soothsayer's prophecy and Calpurnia's dream, both of which are meant to protect Caesar from the assassination plot. c) The audience learns about the effects of Mark Antony's and Brutus' funeral speeches and the effects they had on the people. d) The audience learns about the trouble within the Second Triumvirate, the breakdown of Brutus and Cassius' friendship, and Octavius' troops being strong and ready to fight Brutus' army.

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D

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Which statement is an example of internal conflict? a) Brutus questions if he is seeing things when he meets Caesar's ghost. b) Octavius and Mark Antony disagree over Lepidus' involvement in the triumvirate. c) Brutus and Cassius fight over Cassius taking bribes. d) Brutus' and Octavius' armies prepare for battle.

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A

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_____: A universal element, person, object, concept, or situation that recurs across literature and life and from which other instances are patterned EX: The witch (Snow White's (she's good), the underdog, the villain (Voldemort), the damsel in distress (Rapunzel), and the tragic hero

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Archetype

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_____ ____: A minor character. Only has one trait emphasized; underdeveloped story line. Typically (not always) a static character.

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Flat Character

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_____ Character: A character that does not change (the attentive servant in Julius Caesar.

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Static

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_____ _____: Major character. Multifaceted; fully developed story line character Often times a dynamic character.

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Round Character

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____ Character: Character that changes with the plot. (the noble and kind leader whose flaws create problems)

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Dynamic

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ANSWER ROUND OR FLAT FOR THE CHARACTER: Caesar: _____ Lucius: _____ Cassius: _____ Brutus: _____ Mark Antony: ______ Lepidus: _____

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Round Flat Round Round Round Flat

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Lucius is _____ servant. That's all we know about him.

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Brutus'

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_____: A character whose traits contrast the traits of the protagonist in order to improve understanding of the protagonist. Brutus' is Cassius

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Foil

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____ Traits in Julius Caesar: Noble statesman Virtuous Honest Naive; trusting Humble (put against Cassius, it makes Brutus look like a good guy and makes Brutus look even more noble)

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Brutus

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____ Traits in Julius Caesar: Military strategist Cunning Corrupt Disgusting Power Hungry (put against Brutus, Cassius looks like a bad guy)

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Cassius

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____ _____: Ideas or topics that can be understood by all cultures and human beings. This is why Shakespeare's plays are timeless. He comments on things such as death, love, and friendship. Can be understood by all cultures and around the world.

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Universal Theme

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______: Topics that are relevant in every age of society. Things that are relevant in Shakespeare's time that are also relevant now.

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Timelessness

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Which character is NOT an example of an archetype? a) Villain b) Witch c) Protagonist d) Tragic Hero

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C

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What is the definition of "universal theme"? A. ideas of topics that cannot be understood by all cultures and human beings B. ideas or topics that can be understood by all cultures and human beings C. ideas or topics that cannot be understood by any culture or human being D. ideas or topics that can be understood by individual cultures or human beings

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____: Adj. Sly; sneaky; manipulative

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Cunning

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_____: Adj. Doubtful; questioning

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Skeptical

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_____: Adj. Applying to the whole world; global

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Universal

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____: Noun. Unchanging with the passage of time; having unending relevance

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Timelessness

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"All hands on deck" is an example of which rhetorical device? a) epimone b) antithesis c) paralipsis d) synecedoche

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D

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"He spoke less and listened more" is an example of which rhetorical device? a) synecedoche b) antithesis c) paralipsis d) epimone

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B

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_______: Noun. The study or art of using language effectively

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Rhetoric

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___ ___: Noun. Modesty; humility

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Self Effacement

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___: Noun. Rebellion against an authority.

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Mutiny

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Brutus uses the speech form_____ for his long speech. Rational speaking, not emotional.

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Prose

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Brutus (did/did not) loved Caesar. Caesar (did/did not) love Brutus.

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Did Did

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Brutus killed Caesar because he wanted to stop his _____.

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Ambition

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Brutus wants the audience to return to him as Romans (a group), not as _____, after he killed Caesar.

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Individuals

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Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome. (Brutus) a) Antithesis b) Epimone c) Synecdoche d) Paralipsis

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As Caesar loved me, I weep for him. As he was fortunate, I rejoice at it. As he was valiant, I honor him. But as he was ambitious, I slew him. a) Antithesis b) Epimone c) Synecdoche d) Paralipsis

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B

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Who is here so base that would be a bondman? Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? Who is here so vile that will not love his country? a) Antithesis b) Epimone c) Synecdoche d) Paralipsis

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B

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Mark Antony is using an ____ appeal by addressing the crowd as "friends".

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Emotional

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Mark Antony uses a ____ form of speaking because he is passionate about his speech.

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Poetic

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Mark Antony uses _____ to discredit Brutus and his speech by using ethos.

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Rhetoric

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I must not read it (Caesar's will). It is not meet you know how Caesar loved you. 'Tis good you know not that you are his heirs. a) Antithesis b) Epimone c) Synecdoche d) Paralipsis

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D

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____ ___: Also known as "crowd psychology"; focuses on the loss of individual identities as the members act and react as one unit.

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Mob Mentality

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In his funeral speech for Caesar, how did Antony first address the audience? a) as countrymen b) as friends c) as Romans d) as lovers

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B

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What crowd response does Brutus try to create? a) individual mentality b) anonymous mentality c) mob mentality d) spontaneous mentality

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C

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Brutus and Cassius die by _____.

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Suicide

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Brutus and Cassius commit suicide because they both know _____ army is coming for them and they don't believe that they can survive, so they exercise their free will.

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Octavius'

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Cassius commits suicide after he believes _____ to be dead. But that was misinformation.

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Brutus

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Cassius views ___ as a part of life. He thinks it's a cycle. He dies by _____ stabbing him with a sword (with his consent)

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Death Pindarus

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____ committed suicide first, and then _____ did.

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Cassius Brutus

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Brutus dies by running into Strato's _____.

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Sword

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Brutus and Cassius realize they did not end Caesar's _____. In fact they may have made it worse. (one of the reasons for killing themselves).

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Tyranny

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_____: "This was the noblest Roman of them all." (speaking of Mark Antony after he killed himself). THEME OF ANTONY'S SPEECH: Honor and integrity. He (Brutus) understood his intent. Though his action was questionable, his heart was in the right place. He did what he did for the best of Rome.

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Antony

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____ ____: Performs the role of the protagonist. Hold high social status, or is a noble character, and is virtuous. Relates to the audience (i.e., is flawed in some way) Possesses hamartia, or a tragic flaw that contributes to their downfall. Often hubris, or excessive pride. Falls from grace, leading to the "recognition", or a new understanding. Things will never be the same once they reach that point.

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Tragic Hero

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_____: (High status)Military general; politician; dictator. (Imperfection/Relating to the audience) Swayed by flattery; friendly disposition; power hungry (Tragic Flaw) Proud; stubborn; ambitious (Recognition from downfall) Rome turn to rebellion and tyranny without his leadership.

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Caesar

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_______: (High status) Noble lineage (grandson of the founder of the Republic); senator; rhetorician (Imperfection/Relating to the audience) Idealistic; stubborn; naive (Tragic flaw) Idealistic to a fault (Recognition from downfall) He dies, and Rome's new leader are true tyrants

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Brutus

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_____ Themes: Betrayal and friendship. Thematic statement- Betrayal, a natural part of human relationships, can destroy friendships. Fate vs. free will. The effects of power. What can power do to someone in our system? Honor and integrity. The effects of money. Marriage. What does it do to the terms of a society. Loss. Everyone suffers this in aspects of love, life, government, etc.

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Universal

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Which theme does Mark Antony's speech emphasize when he finds Brutus' body? A. fate B. ambition and betrayal C. free will D. honor and integrity

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D

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Which trait does not describe Cassius? a) cunning b) strategic c) kind d) power hungry

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C

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Because The Tragedy of Julius Caesar deals with themes like power, ambition, friendship, death, and loss, its lesson are __________, relevant to society across the ages. a) current b) timeless c) archetypal d) outdated

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B

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Which choice correctly labels the protagonist, antagonist, and foil of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar? a) protagonist: Brutus; antagonist: Mark Antony; foil: Cassius b) protagonist: Brutus; antagonist: Cassius; foil: Calpurnia c) protagonist: Cassius; antagonist: Brutus; foil: Portia d) protagonist: Mark Antony; antagonist: Brutus; foil: Cassius

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A

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How are Caesar's and Brutus' tragic flaws different? a) Caesar's tragic flaw is his ambition; Brutus' flaw is his idealism. b) Caesar's tragic flaw is his shyness; Brutus' flaw is his ambition. c) Caesar's tragic flaw is his idealism; Brutus' flaw is his manipulative anger. d) Caesar's tragic flaw is his anger; Brutus' flaw is his manipulative nature.

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A

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Based on the characteristics of the Tragic Hero archetype, what recognition does Caesar's downfall reveal? a) Rome enjoys great success and peace. b) Brutus becomes the rightful king of Rome. c) Cassius becomes the king of Rome. d) Rome turns to rebellion and tyranny after his death.

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D

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Who is not a flat character in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar? a) Lepidus b) Mark Antony c) Messala d) Pindarus

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B

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Which trait does not describe Brutus? a) honest b) manipulative c) idealistic d) ethical

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B

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Which situation best exemplifies the theme of power in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar? a) Brutus and Cassius' argument regarding the practice of receiving bribes b) Clitus and Dardanius' discussion during which Dardanius reveals that Brutus has asked Dardanius to kill him c) Pindarus and Cassius' discussion during which Pindarus misinforms Cassius of the death of Brutus d) Mark Antony and Octavius' argument regarding Lepidus' suitability for the Second Triumvirate

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D

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