Answer:
Hi!
The answer you are looking is <em>to foreshadow the tragedy. </em>
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Explanation:
The purpose of this dialogue is to foreshadow the tragedy that happens in Romeo and Juliet. By introducing the sword and having the characters talking about it, the writer introduces suspense and leaves people wondeing if that sword will cause damage.
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1. <span>What do playwrights write to help them tell their stories? - A. stage directions (they are often written in brackets and help both the actors and the readers/audience understand the scene better)
2. </span>Why does Calpurnia try to prevent Caesar from going to the Senate House? - B. She fears that Caesar will be killed. (and she was right, his close friends have in fact betrayed him)
