Shakespeare Background & Act 1

Cassius saying he's Brutus's mirror is what type of literary device?

• personification

• metaphor

• allusion

• irony

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

When Cassius says, "My weak Words" it is an example of:

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

• metaphor

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

The soothsayer's warning is which literary device?

• irony

• foreshadowing

• flashback

• symbolism

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Brutus is struggling with his loyalty to his country and his loyalty to his friend (Caesar)

• Brutus v. Caesar

• Brutus v. Cassisu

• Brutus v. Rome

• Brutus v. Self

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

This man is extremely manipulative, vengeful, and malicious.

• Casca

• Cassius

• Brutus

• Caesar

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

This man is extremely loyal, well-liked by the people, and has respect in the government too.

• Cassius

• Brutus

• Caesar

• Casca

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

This man is extremely loyal to Caesar and will do anything he is asked by his leader.

• Antony

• Brutus

• Casca

• Cassius

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

This man is too ambitious, and wants to be the most powerful ruler he can be.

• Antony

• Caesar

• Cassius

• Brutus

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which of the following is NOT something wrong with Caesar, mentioned in Act 1?

• He has epilepsy (the falling sickness)

• He is deaf in his left ear.

• He is not a strong swimmer.

• He has a limp.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which is NOT a reason Caesar dislikes Cassius?

• He doesn't like plays.

• He never reads.

• He is too knowledgeable.

• He never smiles.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6