Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Study Guide

Vocabulary List

Directions: Rewrite each vocabulary word on a separate sheet of paper, then write down the dictionary definition. Then explain how the word is used in Julius Caesar.

Act I

servile
barren
countenance
torrent
infirmity
blunt
portentous

Act II

taper
spurn
base
augmented
redress
insurrection
visage
affability
imminent
constancy



Act III

firmament
apprehensive
valiant
beseech
malice
plebeians
censure
legacy
orator

Act IV

chastisement
choleric
repose
apparition
rash
nimbleness
contaminate
bait
covetous

Act V

cur
misconduct
bestow
legions
vile
disconsolate
entrails
bondage
tarry



Enrichment & Homeschool Use

This assignment was originally desgined for use in a classroom setting consisting of approximately 27 to 29 students; however, the assignment can easily be adapted for smaller classrooms and for homeschool use.

Although the study guide questions are intended to create the basis for discussion in a small group setting, the same dynamic can be generated with one or two students and increased teacher involvement.


Other Assignment Components

Study Guide--Background
Study Guide--Questions
Study Guide--Homework Questions
Study Guide--Vocabulary
Study Guide--Archaic Vocabulary
Study Guide--Chronology of Events


Handouts

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