Question

Brutus speaks in metaphors as he decides whether or not to join the conspiracy. Which metaphor was the FINAL one where he ultimately made his decision to join

Answer 1

Answer:

'lowliness is young ambition’s ladder'

Explanation:

Metaphors are defined as the literary device that involves a comparison between two distinct objects for the purpose of clarifying or explaining an idea to the readers. Brutus employs several metaphors to convey that if he is going to join the plan against killing Caesar. The metaphor of 'young ambition's ladder of lowliness' to compare Caesar's actions once he becomes the king displays how Brutus justifies his joining in the brutal plan to kill Caesar.