Vocabulary
Vocabulary/ Literary Terms
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What is an oration?
a formal speech
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What is the defintion of "conspirator"?
one who plans with others to commit an illegal act
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Where does Caesar's dead body lie? How is this ironic?
His body lies in front of Pompey's statue. It is ironic because Caesar killed Pompey and then he was killed in front of his statue.
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Scene 1: Who is coming to Rome to meet with Antony?
Octavius Caesar who is Caesar's great-nephew
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Scene 3: Why did the angry mob attack Cinna the poet?
They attacked him because he had the same name as Cinna the conspirator.
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What is the defintion of 'appeased'?
soothed; pacified
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What does it mean if someone is "puissant"?
powerful; mighty
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How does Cassius react when Popilius says to him "I wish your enterprise today may thrive"? From his reaction, how do you think all the conspirators are feeling in the beginning of the act?
He gets nervous that Popilius knows their plan and says if he does know then Cassius will kill himself. Shows that they are anxious and suspicious.
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Scene 1: Why doesn't Cassius want Antony to speak at Caesar's funeral?
Cassius does not want Antony to say anything that will turn the citizens against the conspirators.
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Scene 2: Why does Antony refer to the wound Brutus gave Caesar as "the most unkindest cut of all"?
Caesar loved Brutus and never thought that his noble friend would betray him.
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What is the definition of 'strife'?
struggle, fight or quarrel
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What is the definition of "mantle"?
a cloak
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As soon as Caesar is killed, how do the Roman people respond?
They are scared and panicing; the people are in shock.
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Scene 1: When Caesar responds to the request for Publius Cimber's freedom, what does he compare himself to? By choosing to describe himself in this way, how can we assume Caesar views himself?
He compares himself to the North star which does not move. This shows that he is confident in his decisions and conceited in that he thinks he is truly one of a kind (since there is only one North star).
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What does Caesar leave the Romans in his will?
75 drachmas and land.
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What is the defintion of 'malice'?
ill-will or spite
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What is the definition of verbal irony?
What is said is the opposite of what is meant. Ex: When Antony says in his speech that he does not give good speeches and does not want them to mutiny, he is, in fact, giving a good speech and causing a mutiny.
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What does Brutus tell the conspirators to do after killing Caesar?
Brutus tells the conspirators to wash their hands in Caesar's blood.
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Scene 2: After Antony's funeral speech, how do the Roman people view the conspirators?
Traitorous. They no longer agree with their decision.
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Scene 2: What reason does Antony give for why he cannot read Caesar's will?
He says it will drive them mad. He also asks what will happen when they find out they are Caesar's heirs?
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What is the definiton of 'base'?
devoid of high values or ethics
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What is the definition of "climax"? What is the climax in Julius Caesar?
The highest or most intense point in the developments or resolution of something. The climax of Julius Caesar is Caesar's murder in Act 3.
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What are 2 of the restrictions that Brutus gives to Antony for the funeral speech?
1. Brutus will speak first and explain to the crowd why they killed Caesar 2. He can't say anything bad of the conspirators but can say how he loved Caesar (must say only what they permit him) 3. He must speak from the same pulpit Brutus does.
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Scene 2: What are 3 ways in which Antony turns the crowd on the conspirators?
1. He says Caesar was a faithful friend 2. He says that Caesar denied the crown three times which shows that he is not ambitious as Brutus said he was 3. He shows them Caesar's body and all the wounds made by the conspirators 4. He reads them Caesar's will 5. Talks about how good Caesar was (when the poor cried, Caesar cried too).
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Scene 2: What does Brutus offer at the end of his speech?
Brutus says that just as he had to kill his friend, he would also kill himself someday if it would be best for Rome.
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