Question

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

SOOTHSAYER. Beware the ides of March.

CAESAR. What man is that?

BRUTUS. A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of March.

CAESAR. Set him before me; let me see his face.

CASSIUS. Fellow, come from the throng; look upon Caesar.25

CAESAR. What say’st thou to me now? Speak once again.

SOOTHSAYER. Beware the ides of March.

This passage is an example of

figurative language.
inversions.
foreshadowing.
internal conflict.

Answer 1

Answer:

foreshadowing.

Explanation:

Foreshadowing refers to an omen or warning about a future occurrence. In that matter, in the excerpt from "Julius Caesar," Shakespeare build suspense by providing a hint about Caesar's destiny. However, even though he hears the warning about the conspiracy he is about to suffer, he rejects it and claims that the Soothsayer is insane.

Answer 2

Answer:

foreshadowing

Explanation:

correct on edge