Question

read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of julius caesar. antony. villains, you did not so, when your vile daggers hacked one another in the sides of caesar: you showed your teeth like apes, and fawned like hounds, and bowed like bondmen, kissing caesars feet, whilst damned casca, like a cur, behind, struck caesar on the neck. o you flatterers! cur and dog mean the same thing denotatively. which statement best explains why antony uses the word cur rather than dog to describe casca? antony wants to praise cascas noble standing. antony has contempt for casca and is insulting him. antony blames the entire assassination plot on casca. antony wants to describe casca as a kind and dedicated dog.

Explanation:

The word "cur" has a negative connotation, often used to describe a mean - spirited or worthless dog. Antony is angry at the conspirators and uses this word to insult Casca. He does not have positive feelings towards Casca for his part in Caesar's assassination.

Answer:

Antony has contempt for Casca and is insulting him.