Funeral Speeches Quiz

Which rhetorical appeal (ethos, pathos, or logos) does Brutus use when he says, "Believe me for mine honor"?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

• Kairos

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

According to Brutus, why did Caesar deserve to die?

• Because Caesar was not as valiant as Brutus

• Because Caesar was less loved by Brutus than Rome

• Because Caesar was less fortunate

• Because Caesar was ambitious

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Apply the definition of anaphora to the speech and identify where it is used.

• "Romans, countrymen, and lovers!"

• "Who is here so base that would be a bondman?"

• "If any, speak; for him have I offended."

• "Believe me for mine honor, and have respect to mine honor"

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Find an example of parallelism in Brutus' speech.

• "Romans, countrymen, and lovers!"

• "Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more."

• "Believe me for mine honor, and have respect to mine honor"

• "I pause for a reply."

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

With these rhetorical questions, does Brutus appeal to ethos, logos, or pathos? Explain your answer.

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Find an emotional appeal (pathos) in this section and paste a quote.

• "Believe me for mine honor, and have respect to mine honor"

• "Romans, countrymen, and lovers!"

• "Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more."

• "I weep for him; as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honor him; but as he was ambitious, I slew him."

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

According to Antony, what is his purpose for this speech? Is this ethos, logos, or pathos?

• To praise Caesar

• To bury Caesar, not to praise him

• To condemn Brutus

• To justify his own actions

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

What rhetorical strategy does Antony use by calling Brutus "honorable"? Why is it effective?

• Metaphor; it compares Brutus to honorable men

• Irony; it questions Brutus's honor while appearing to affirm it

• Simile; it makes a direct comparison to honorable actions

• Personification; it gives human qualities to the concept of honor

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Contrast Antony's opening to Brutus'. What effect does the difference have?

• It makes Antony seem more aggressive

• It portrays Antony as more sincere

• It shows Antony as less confident

• It highlights Antony's indifference

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CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

According to Antony, what was Caesar's fault that led to his death?

• His ambition

• His generosity

• His betrayal

• His arrogance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6