JC Final Review

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

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What does Brutus instruct the conspirators to do?

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Brutus instructs the conspirators to wash their hands in Caesar's blood and run through the streets crying 'Peace, Freedom and Liberty!'.

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What is the central idea of Portia's monologue to Brutus?

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The central idea is that Brutus should confide in Portia as she is his wife.

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How do Calpurnia and Portia differ in their concerns?

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Calpurnia is more concerned with omens and portents, while Portia is more focused on logical arguments.

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What literary device does the storm in Act 1 Scene 3 serve as?

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The storm serves as foreshadowing.

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Define metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is the purpose of a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the significance of repetition in literature?

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Repetition emphasizes a particular idea or theme, making it more memorable and impactful.

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What is the role of omens in Julius Caesar?

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Omens serve as warnings and foreshadowing of future events, influencing characters' decisions.

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What does the term 'foreshadowing' mean?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.