Question

read the excerpt below from act 5.1 of the tragedy of julius caesar and answer the question that follows. cassius: to antony your words, they rob the hybla bees, and leave them honeyless. what is the meaning of the figurative language used in this excerpt? mark antony is sweet and kind with his words. mark antony steals honey and gives it back to the bees without them knowing. mark antony manipulates people without them knowing. mark antony is like a bee that makes honey for rome.

Explanation:

Cassius metaphorically says Antony's words are like robbing bees of honey without them knowing, implying manipulation.

Answer:

Mark Antony manipulates people without them knowing.