Question

Read the excerpt from act 2, scene 1, of Julius Caesar.

CASCA. Let us not leave him out.

CINNA. No, by no means.

METELLUS. O, let us have him, for his silver hairs
Will purchase us a good opinion,
And buy men’s voices to commend our deeds.
It shall be said his judgment ruled our hands.
Our youths and wildness shall no whit appear,
But all be buried in his gravity.

BRUTUS. O, name him not. Let us not break with him,
For he will never follow anything
That other men begin.

CASSIUS. Then leave him out.

CASCA. Indeed he is not fit.

What is this scene's impact on the audience? Select two options.

The verbal irony adds some humor to the scene.
The verbal irony shows that Brutus is honorable.
The verbal irony shows the audience that Casca is easily led.
The situational irony shows the audience that Brutus is honorable.
The situational irony shows the audience that Casca is not very smart.

Answer 1

A. The verbal irony adds some humor to the scene.

C. The verbal irony shows the audience that Casca is easily led.

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