In "The Californian's Tale", how do the differences in character's viewpoints create suspense for the reader? Use details from the story to support your answer. *Think about the most suspenseful part of the text! *

Brutus: but as he was ambitious, i slew him. . who is here so base that would be a bondman? if any, speak, for him have i offended. who is here so rude that would not be a roman? if any, speak, for him have i offended. who is here so vile that will not love his country? if any, speak, for him have i offended. i pause for a reply. which rhetorical device does brutus use in this excerpt?