Act One
What warning was Caesar given?
Beware the ides of March
Be cautious around the middle of March
Define barren.
empty
Define cogitations.
revered; elevated
people with significant talent or ability
strength of character
unable to bear fruit
an absolute ruler
inactive;lazy
deep thoughts
mourn
significant; harbinger of future events
deep thoughts
What is the term for a long speech?
monologue
Name three character strengths.
grit, zest, curiosity, self-control, social intelligence, gratitude, optimism
Why were the citizens celebrating?
Caesar taking over as ruler
Define exalt.
praise, revere
Define mettle.
revered; elevated
people with significant talent or ability
strength of character
unable to bear fruit
an absolute ruler
inactive;lazy
deep thoughts
mourn
significant; harbinger of future events
strength of character
What is the term for when the character talks directly to the audience?
aside
Name three vowels.
Who first attempted to talk Brutus into turning against Caesar?
Cassius
Define idle.
not moving, lazy
Define prodigies.
revered; elevated
people with significant talent or ability
strength of character
unable to bear fruit
an absolute ruler
inactive;lazy
deep thoughts
mourn
significant; harbinger of future events
people with significant talent or ability
What is the term for thinking out loud?
soliloquy
How many credits do you need to graduate?
22
Explain what Caesar did when he was offered the crown.
He rejected it three times in a show of false modesty.
Define lament.
mourn, be sad
Define tyrant.
revered; elevated
people with significant talent or ability
strength of character
unable to bear fruit
an absolute ruler
inactive;lazy
deep thoughts
mourn
significant; harbinger of future events
an absolute ruler
What is the term for the main character who is a fatal flaw?
tragic hero
When do you use a semicolon?
to join two complete sentences that are related
How did the conspirators plan to convince Brutus to join their plot?
Send him notes (really written by Cassius) from Roman citizens saying how they were unhappy with Caesar
Define portentous.
cocky, self-important
Define barren.
revered; elevated
people with significant talent or ability
strength of character
unable to bear fruit
an absolute ruler
inactive;lazy
deep thoughts
mourn
significant; harbinger of future events
unable to bare fruit
What is the term for when the audience knows something the characters don't?
dramatic irony
How many OST points do you need to graduate?
18