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42 Cards in this Set
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why
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wherefore
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to leave
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exeunt
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commoners
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vulgar
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unrhymed iambic pintameter
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blank verse
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all forms of written or spoken expressions that are in verse common, everyday language
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prose
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sad story
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tragedy
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play on words
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pun
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problem between two forces
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conflict
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when a character is on stage and gives a long dramatic speech
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soliloquy
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5 sets of unstressed syllbales; 10 syllables per line
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iambic pentameter
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Where and when was shakespeare born?
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April 1564 at Stratford-on-Avon
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What theater did Shakespeare help build?
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The Globe
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When did Shakespeare die?
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April 23, 1616
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In what historical period was Shakespeare living? Who was the ruler of England at the time?
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Renaissance; Queen Elizabeth I
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What three types of plays did Shakespeare write?
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- Comedy: Midsummer
- Tragedy: Romeo and Juliet - History: King Henry 8 |
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What was it like to go to a play during Shakespeare's time?
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no front curtain, no artificial lighting, props, elaborate sets and costums
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What historian did Shakespeare use as a source of writing Julius Caesar?
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Plutarch
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When and where did Julius Caesar live?
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100-44 B.C.; Ancient Rome
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Who is Pompey? Why is he important to the plot?
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Military leader before Caesar took over the Roman Army
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What is the setting? What holiday is being celebrated?
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Streets of Ancient Rome; February 15: Feast of Luppicow
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Who are Marullus and Flavius?
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government officials who supported Pompey
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Why do they want to drive commoners from the street?
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they are angry at the people celebrating Ceasar's victory over Pompey
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What else do Marullus and Flavius do to further hinder the celebration of Caesar's victory?
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they drive the vulgar from the streets and take down decorations and removed decorations from statues celebrating Caesar and were banished
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What does Caesar tell Antony to do to Calpurnia?
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to touch her
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Why might Caesar ask Antony in front of everybody else?
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to show that it is Calpurnia's fault that he has no son. He does this to protect his manhood because he is infertile
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What is a soothsayer? Of what does he warn Caesar?
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a fortureteller; beware the ides of March
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What does ides mean?
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middle of the month; the 15th of March
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Does Marcus Brutus like Caesar? What does Brutus think of Caesar's rise to power?
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yes, he loves him, but doesn't want him as king
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Brutus says, "For let the gods so speed me as I love/ The name of honor more that I fear death" What do these lines imply about Brutus's most important value in life?
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he would die for something honorable; he would die for Rome
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What story does Cassius tell Brutus?
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the story about how he rescued Caesar from a swim in the Tiber
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What is Cassius' point in telling this story?
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Caesar is weak
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What is Caesar's opinion of Cassius? Why does he feel this way?
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he doesn't trust him; he thinks he is always up to something; "he's dangerous"
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What handicap does Caesar reveal about himself when speaking to Antony?
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his left ear is deaf
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How many times was Caesar offered a coronet, or a small crown?
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3 times
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What was Caesar's reaction to the offering, according to Casca?
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hey would still love him if he stabbed their mothers
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What sickness does Caesar have?
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Epalepise (seizures)
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What happens to Marullus and Flavius?
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Caesar banishes them
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What does Cassius plan to do to convince Brutus to conspire against Caesar?
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He will forge letters to make Brutus think the people don't want Caesar as king
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What unusual events occur during the storm?
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Fire in the sky, slave's hand is on fire, but didn't scorch or hurt him, owl in the day, lion roaming around looking at people, men covered in fire
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What meaning does Cassius interpret from the storm?
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Caesar shouldn't be leader
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According to Casca, what are the senators planning to do to Caesar tomorrow?
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Crown him king
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Who is definitely part of the conspiracy?
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- Cassius
- Casca - Metellus Cimber - Cinna - Decius Brutus - Trebonius |
