Question

which answer choice best characterizes mark antonys tone in lines 32 - 39 and his intention in using this tone? the lines have a poetic tone intended to honor brutus and to prevent anarchy. the lines have a rational, analytical tone intended to make the audience understand the various viewpoints involved in caesars assassination. the lines have a conversational tone intended to make mark antonys listeners comfortable and calm their anger. the lines have an emotional tone intended to trigger outrage over caesars death. question 18 1 pts which answer choice best states shakespeares theme in this passage, given the diction and tone of mark antonys speech? politicians generally have good intentions. sometimes it is best to forget what happened in the past. people can have good motives for committing terrible acts. ambition can be a dangerous quality in a leader.

Explanation:

For the first question, Mark Antony in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar uses an emotional appeal to stir the crowd against Caesar's assassins. His tone is designed to evoke outrage. For the second question, through Mark Antony's speech, Shakespeare explores the idea that ambition in a leader like Caesar can be dangerous, as it led to his down - fall and the political upheaval.

Answer:

First question: The lines have an emotional tone intended to trigger outrage over Caesar's death.
Second question: Ambition can be a dangerous quality in a leader.