Question

In Act 3, scene 2, of Julius Caesar, which statements are true of both monologues?

Options:
A. The speaker uses sarcasm.
B. The speaker uses repetition and parallelism.
C. The speaker uses imagery.
D. The speaker attempts to calm the audience.

Answer 1

Both monologues in Act 3, scene 2 of Julius Caesar demonstrate the use of repetition and parallelism as rhetorical techniques. Although sarcasm is predominantly observed in Antony's speech, the correct option is that both speeches use repetition and parallelism, option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Act 3, scene 2 of Julius Caesar, the statements that are true of both monologues by Brutus and Antony are that the speaker uses repetition and parallelism. Both speakers skillfully employ these rhetorical techniques to persuade the audience and emphasize their points. Repetition is used for stressing certain ideas, ensuring they resonate with the audience, while parallelism serves to create a rhythm and enhance the persuasiveness of the speech.

For example, Brutus repeats phrases like “If any, speak; for him have I offended” to insist on his honorable intentions, while Antony repeatedly uses the phrase “Brutus is an honorable man” with a clear tone of sarcasm, though the option mentions the correct answer as both using sarcasm, it is mainly Antony's speech that is noted for its use of sarcasm.