Question

How does the bolded figurative language add meaning to the scene that Mark Antony is describing? The use of the words “like a cur” creates a visual image of Casca attacking Caesar like a wild dog. The use of the words “like a cur” tells the audience that Casca is literally a dog. The use of the words “like a cur” gives specific details of where Caesar’s wounds are. The use of the words “like a cur” explains the reason for Caesar’s assassination.

Answer 1

A.The use of words ''like a cur" creates a visual image of Casca attacking Caesar like a wild dog.

Answer 2

Answer:

A.The use of words ''like a cur" creates a visual image of Casca attacking Caesar like a wild dog.

Explanation:

In these lines, Mark Antony reminds the listeners of the despicable act the senators committed against Caesar. We know that Antony did not agree with the assassination from the beginning, and now he reminds us of how horrible this act was. He accuses the perpetrators of being like animals. He also compares Casca's behaviour to that of a wild dog by saying that he attacked Caesar "like a cur."