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How does William Shakespeare build suspense in the following portion of "Julius Caesar"?

CAESAR:
And you are come in very happy time
To bear my greeting to the senators,
And tell them that I will not come today.
Cannot, is false; and that I dare not, falser; I will not
come today. Tell them so, Decius.

A. Shakespeare uses rapid dialogue to develop suspense.
B. Shakespeare builds suspense by having Caesar refuse to lie about his reasons for staying home.
C. Shakespeare builds suspense by having Caesar be so cheerful with Decius.
D. Shakespeare builds suspense when Caesar decides not to go to the Senate, thwarting the conspiracy.



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Final answer:

Shakespeare builds suspense in Julius Caesar by having Caesar decide not to go to the Senate, thwarting the conspiracy.


Explanation:

William Shakespeare builds suspense in the portion of Julius Caesar mentioned by having Caesar decide not to go to the Senate, thereby thwarting the conspiracy. By having Caesar refuse to lie about his reasons for staying home, Shakespeare creates a sense of tension and intrigue among the characters. The rapid dialogue and Caesar's cheerful demeanor with Decius add layers to the suspenseful atmosphere of the scene.


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