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

Answer:

In the given scene, verbal irony, as well as situational irony, has been used which explains Brutus' honor. The correct options are:

• The verbal irony shows that Brutus is honorable.
• The situational irony shows the audience that Brutus is honorable.

Explanation:

• Verbal irony is a part of figurative language.
• The sole intention of the speaker here is to forge his words in a manner that is not associated with their literal and conventional significance.
• The speaker wants his words to be interpreted as something else and not the literal meaning.
• When a situation occurs that is different or contrasted from what was initially anticipated and results in irony is known as situational irony.
• Another form of irony that is clearly applicable in this situation is known as dramatic irony, often seen in plays and theatres. IKt happens when the audience knows whatever that is happening but the characters playing the role are oblivious to the situation.
• During this scene, Brutus is communicating with the other characters, informing them that Cicero must not be a part of the plan and that Anthony must not be killed. Here, Brutus is having a conversation with others telling them that Cicero shouldn't be a part of the plan for Anthony's killing. This suggests Brutus' honor.

Final Answer:

The correct options are:

• The verbal irony shows that Brutus is honorable.
• The situational irony shows the audience that Brutus is honorable.

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