Julius Caesar 1.1 Word Nerd: Pitch

Julius Caesar 1.1 Word Nerd: Pitch

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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Flavius likens Caesar to a bird of prey, such as a hawk or falcon, which ascends steeply before diving to catch its target. He suggests that just as plucking a hawk's feathers would prevent it from soaring, removing decorations from Caesar's statues might stop Caesar from rising too high above the common Roman people.

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What does Flavius compare Caesar to in his speech?

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What types of birds does Flavius mention in relation to Caesar?

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What does Flavius hope to achieve by comparing Caesar to a bird of prey?

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What action does Flavius hope will prevent Caesar from soaring too high?

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What metaphor does Flavius use to describe Caesar's power over the Roman citizens?

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