SOOTHSAYER. None that I know will be; much that35

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I fear may chance.
Good morrow to you. Here the street is narrow.
The throng that follows Caesar at the heels,
Of senators, of praetors, common suitors,
Will crowd a feeble man almost to death.
I’ll get me to a place more void, and there40
Speak to great Caesar as he comes along.

What are the purposes of the imagery in this excerpt? Select three options.

to emphasize how dangerously packed the streets are
to indicate that the soothsayer is a fraud
to show that the soothsayer will send the people home
to help the reader picture the excitement in the crowd that follows Caesar
to demonstrate how determined the soothsayer is to deliver his message to Caesar

Answer 1

The purposes of the imagery in this excerpt are:

1. To emphasize how dangerously packed the streets are - The mention of the throng following Caesar and the description of the "narrow" street highlight the crowd's density and the potential danger it poses to a "feeble man."

2. To help the reader picture the excitement in the crowd that follows Caesar - The imagery evokes a sense of anticipation and excitement that surrounds Caesar, illustrating his importance and the fervor of his followers.

3. To demonstrate how determined the soothsayer is to deliver his message to Caesar - The soothsayer's intention to find a place "more void" illustrates his determination to communicate with Caesar, despite the challenges posed by the crowd.

Thus, the selected options effectively capture the intended purposes of the imagery in the excerpt.