Julius Caesar Test Review Guide

Julius Caesar Test Review Guide

Terms to know:

Rhetoric -

Rhetorical appeals

Logos –

Pathos –

Ethos –

Soliloquy –

Monologue -

Metaphor –

Hubris –

Dramatic Irony –

Pun –

Allusion –

Verbal irony –

Aside –

Tragic Hero -

Tragic flaw –

Tragic virtue –

Simile –

Julius Caesar Test Review Guide

Characters to Know: Flavius, Marulus, Julius Caesar, Calpurnia, Portia, Brutus, Decius, Cassius, Casca, Antony, Octavius, Lepidus, Artemidorus, Soothsayer

Terms: Be able to identify and apply all terms on term sheet AND tragic hero terms

Quotes: Be able to identify the speaker of a given quote (Know your characters and the plot!)

Questions to consider while studying:

·  Why is Brutus so vital to the “success” of Cassius’ plan to assassinate Caesar?

·  What is the purpose of the opening scene of the play?

·  What is different about Brutus’ feelings toward Caesar and the other conspirators?

·  What tactics does Cassius use to turn Brutus against Caesar?

·  Why is Brutus against killing Mark Antony along with Caesar?

·  What conditions does Brutus set for Antony to be able to speak at Caesar’s funeral?

·  What mistakes does Brutus make throughout the play?

·  How do Cassius, Brutus, Decius, and Antony all use persuasive tactics to gain a desired end?

·  What are Brutus’ reasons for wanting to go to Philippi rather than stay and wait for Antony

·  Who in the play could be defined as a tragic hero, and why?

Total: 70 points (matching, quotes, and multiple choice)

Julius Caesar Test Review Guide

Characters to Know: Flavius, Marulus, Julius Caesar, Calpurnia, Portia, Brutus, Decius, Cassius, Casca, Antony, Octavius, Lepidus, Artemidorus, Soothsayer

Terms: Be able to identify and apply all terms on term sheet AND tragic hero terms

Quotes: Be able to identify the speaker of a given quote (Know your characters and the plot!)

Questions to consider while studying:

·  Why is Brutus so vital to the “success” of Cassius’ plan to assassinate Caesar?

·  What is the purpose of the opening scene of the play?

·  What is different about Brutus’ feelings toward Caesar and the other conspirators?

·  What tactics does Cassius use to turn Brutus against Caesar?

·  Why is Brutus against killing Mark Antony along with Caesar?

·  What conditions does Brutus set for Antony to be able to speak at Caesar’s funeral?

·  What mistakes does Brutus make throughout the play?

·  How do Cassius, Brutus, Decius, and Antony all use persuasive tactics to gain a desired end?

·  What are Brutus’ reasons for wanting to go to Philippi rather than stay and wait for Antony

·  Who in the play could be defined as a tragic hero, and why?

Total: 70 points (matching, quotes, and multiple choice)