Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 1, of Julius Caesar. ANTONY. Villains, you did not so, when your vile daggers

And bowed like bondmen, kissing Caesar’s feet, Whilst dammed 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?
A) Antony wants to praise Casca’s noble standing.
B) Antony has contempt for Casca and is insulting him.
C) Antony blames the entire assassination plot on Casca.
D) Antony wants to describe Casca as a kind and dedicated dog.