Who is the main character in Act III, Scene 3? 

Why is Cinna out on the streets in this scene?

What mistake do the angry citizens make regarding Cinna? 

How does Cinna try to prove his innocence? 

Why does the mob still attack Cinna even after he clarifies his identity? 

What does the mob say they will do after attacking Cinna? 

What theme is most strongly represented in this scene? 

What literary device is used when Cinna is killed simply for his name? 

How does this scene contribute to the overall plot of the play? 

What phrase does Cinna repeat to emphasize his innocence? 

What literary device is used in the phrase, "Tear him for his bad verses!" when the mob attacks Cinna the Poet? 

The irrational behavior of the mob in this scene is an example of which literary device? 

What literary device is used when Cinna says, "I am Cinna the poet, I am Cinna the poet!" to save himself? 

The mob’s decision to kill Cinna the Poet simply because of his name is an example of which theme? 

The phrase "It is no matter, his name’s Cinna!" best exemplifies which literary device? 

Assertion (A): The mob kills Cinna the Poet even though he is innocent.

Reason (R): The citizens of Rome have been manipulated by Antony’s speech and are in a frenzy to avenge Caesar’s death. 

Assertion (A): The mob tears Cinna apart for his "bad verses."

Reason (R): The citizens are primarily concerned with literature and artistic standards.

Assertion (A): Cinna’s death symbolizes the dangers of mob rule.

Reason (R): Shakespeare portrays the common people as easily swayed and violent when influenced by powerful rhetoric. 

Assertion (A): Cinna’s repeated claim that he is a poet is an example of dramatic irony.

Reason (R): The audience knows Cinna’s innocence, but the mob does not and kills him anyway. 

Assertion (A): Act III, Scene 3 serves as comic relief after the intense events of Caesar’s assassination.

Reason (R): The mob’s mistaken identity and irrational behavior create a humorous contrast to the previous scene.