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How does Shakespeare's use of the word slaughter rather than murder affect the meaning of the passage?

A.) It suggests that many men were in on the plot to kill Caesar
B) It describes the number of wounds that Caesar suffered.
C) It emphasizes the savagery of the assassins' actions toward Caesar.
D) It suggests that the most brutal deaths are caused by swords

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Slaughter is a more dramatic, expressive form of murder. It indicates that it was merciless and intended

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Answer:

C. It emphasizes the savagery of the assassins' actions toward Caesar

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