[CASSIUS.] Coming from Sardis, on our former ensign Two mighty eagles fell, and there they perched, Gorging and feeding from our soldiers’ hands; Who to Philippi here consorted us. This morning are they fled away and gone, And in their steads do ravens, crows, and kites Fly o’er our heads and downward look on us, As we were sickly prey. Their shadows seem A canopy most fatal, under which Our army lies ready to give up the ghost. What motif appears in this passage
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The given lines are spoken by Cassius as he expresses his concerns. The motif in this passage is an omen to predict the downfall of his army.
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- These lines are taken from the famous play named "No Fear" written by the extraordinary writer William Shakespeare.
- Cassius is in conversation with Messala, he tells him that as they made their way back eagles fell right in front of their flags and later in similar manner kites, ravens or crows did the same. He thinks this is a sign that his army is about to become prey.
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What is the denotative meaning of sickly?
✔ in poor health
Does sickly have a positive, negative, or neutral connotation?
✔ negative
What is the denotative meaning of canopy?
✔ a cloth covering
What is a connotation associated with the word canopy as it is used in the passage?
✔ funeral shroud
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