Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

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By appealing to Brutus's personal ambition for power and leadership.
By highlighting Caesar's flaws and potential to become a tyrant, appealing to Brutus's sense of honor. (correct)
By threatening to expose secrets about Brutus's past if he doesn't comply.
By showcasing the overwhelming public support for Caesar's removal from power.

A stable republic with a clear line of succession and harmonious relations among senators.
A well-established empire with Caesar reigning as an undisputed and beloved emperor.
A peaceful era marked by unanimous support for Caesar's rule and policies.
A state of political turmoil with factions vying for power and fears of tyranny. (correct)

It foreshadows Caesar's future military triumphs and expansion of the Roman Empire.
It serves as a metaphor for the end of winter and the beginning of a new era of prosperity.
It is a symbolic reminder of the importance of honoring the gods and participating in religious festivals.
It foreshadows the impending danger and assassination that Caesar will face on that day. (correct)

The citizens were celebrating Caesar's victory over Pompey, whom Flavius and Marullus supported. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Marcus Brutus (A) Signup and view all the answers

Brutus was highly regarded by the Roman people, lending legitimacy to their cause. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Plutarch's Lives. (D) Signup and view all the answers

His love for Caesar versus his fear that Caesar's ambition will ruin Rome. (C) Signup and view all the answers

His loyalty to Caesar versus his concern for Rome's future. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The audience knows about the conspiracy against Caesar, while he remains ignorant. (D) Signup and view all the answers

It uses emotional appeals to turn the crowd against the conspirators. (C) Signup and view all the answers

It symbolizes Brutus's guilt and foreshadows his impending defeat. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Caesar's fate is sealed by his own arrogance and disregard for warnings, suggesting free will. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Brutus's love for Caesar versus his belief in the Republic's well-being. (C) Signup and view all the answers

The conspirators' fear of Caesar's ambition and potential tyranny. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Antony genuinely respects Brutus's motives, despite their conflict. (D) Signup and view all the answers

It directly causes his own death, and contributes to Brutus' defeat. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Rhetoric significantly directs opinions and sways loyalties. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A tragedy by Shakespeare about the conspiracy against, assassination of, and aftermath of Julius Caesar's death.

Roman senator known for honor; torn between loyalty to Caesar and fear of tyranny; joins the conspiracy.

A Roman general and statesman, recently declared dictator for life. He is ambitious and commands great respect.

Roman senator and general; leads the conspiracy against Caesar out of resentment for Caesar's power.