Question

octavius. come, come, the cause. if arguing make us sweat, the proof of it will turn to redder drops. look, i draw a sword against conspirators. when think you that the sword goes up again? never, till caesar’s three and thirty wounds be well avenged, or till another caesar have added slaughter to the sword of traitors. —the tragedy of julius caesar, william shakespeare how would changing the word slaughter to death affect the meaning of this passage? the belligerent tone would be softened somewhat. the belligerent tone would be even more extreme. the belligerent tone would become more friendly. the belligerent tone would be changed to one of confusion.

Explanation:

The word "slaughter" implies a violent and brutal killing, adding to the belligerent tone. "Death" is a more neutral term. Changing "slaughter" to "death" would soften the harshness of the tone.

Answer:

The belligerent tone would be softened somewhat.