Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses, Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses - English 4, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses, Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses - English 4, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Why would dashes be used in a sentence? Select three options. - to emphasize particular information to indicate the importance of certain ideas to set off nonessential elements containing commas Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure? - The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday. --- - --- Which sentences correctly use commas? Select two options. - Washington was a general before becoming president, and Jackson was also a general. After his voyage in 1492, Columbus and his men arrived in what they believed to be Southeast Asia. Read the sentence. My dog Faideaux won the county dog show. What can be concluded about Faideaux? - The speaker has more than one dog. How should the underlined section be revised to create parallel structure? - to guide the team that will carry out their vision Which sentence includes a restrictive clause? - The ceramic cups Birgit bought at the garage sale are all chipped. What is the best definition of an appositive? - a noun or noun phrase that modifies a noun Which statements describe characteristics of a restrictive clause? Select three options. - 1. It contains a subject and a verb. 2. It is not set apart by punctuation. 3. It is essential to the meaning of the sentence. Which sentence uses dashes correctly? - Sydney draws visitors from all around the world to see its iconic architectural masterpiece—the Sydney Opera House. Which sentences correctly use parentheses? Select two options. - 1. We went to the state fair (held in the state capital) for the first time this year. 2. For my birthday, my parents got me tickets to Hamilton (my favorite musical!). Read the sentence. In film production, it is the role of directors to envision the script that tells a story, to develop an artistic lens that enhances their ideas, and _guiding the team that will carry out their vision_ How should the underlined section be revised to create parallel structure? - to guide the team that will carry out their vision Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. (( BRUTUS. Let 'em enter. [Exit LUCIUS] )) Which statement best explains how Brutus's tragic flaw reveals the theme that citizens are persuaded by charismatic leaders? - Because Brutus is easily manipulated by others, he falls for Cassius's flattery and joins the conspiracy. Which character in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar must decide whether or not to join the conspiracy to kill his friend Caesar? - Brutus Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. (( TITINIUS. O Cassius, Brutus gave the word too early, Who having some advantage on Octavius )) What moral dilemma does this excerpt express? - Cassius must decide whether or not to send his best friend into the camp. --- - --- Read the passage from act 5, scene 4, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. (( ANTONY. This is not Brutus, friend, but, I assure you, )) Which piece of evidence best expresses the theme of this passage? - "I had rather have / Such men my friends than enemies." What is the definition of catharsis? - a process in a tragedy in which a character heals, often through a painful realization Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar. (( OCTAVIUS. So I hope. I was not born to die on Brutus' sword. )) How does the word peevish help the reader understand Cassius's feeling toward Octavius? - It reveals a deeper level of contempt when he insults Octavius. Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar. (( OCTAVIUS. Come, come, the cause. If arguing make us sweat, )) How does the motif in this passage connect to the central idea? - The blood motif suggests that revenge will lead to violence and death. --- - --- --- - --- Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar. (( [CASSIUS.] Two mighty eagles fell, and there they perched, Gorging and feeding from our soldiers' hands; )) How does the use of the word fresh affect the meaning of the passage? - It reveals Cassius's sense of optimism. Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar. (( OCTAVIUS. Come, Antony, away! Defiance, traitors, hurl we in your teeth. )) What is the tone of this passage? - scornful What is the key difference between a central idea and a motif? - A central idea is abstract, while a motif is concrete. Which scenarios are examples of internal conflict? Select two options. - 1. a character feeling guilty 2. a character weighing options Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. (( BRUTUS. Remember March, the ides of March, remember. Did not great Julius bleed for justice' sake? )) Which evidence from the text supports the conclusion that Brutus and Cassius are in conflict? Select two options. - 1. "Brutus, bay not me. / I'll not endure it." 2. "Away, slight man!" Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 1, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and the background information on the allusion it contains. Which statement best explains the meaning added by the allusion in this excerpt? - Lupercal alludes to an important patriotic festival, and celebrating Caesar on Lupercal indicates his high position in Rome. Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 2, of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. (( [BRUTUS.] He is not doubted—A word, Lucillius. How he received you let me be resolved. ))