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Rhetorical Analysis of Caesar's Speech

Authored by Dominique Rousseau

English

9th Grade

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Rhetorical Analysis of Caesar's Speech
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Mark Antony's speech, how does he use ethos to establish his credibility with the audience?

By stating his personal friendship with Caesar

By quoting Caesar's will

By listing his own achievements

By criticizing Brutus directly

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which example from Antony's speech best illustrates the use of pathos to appeal to the emotions of the crowd?

"The noble Brutus hath told you Caesar was ambitious."

"You all did love him once, not without cause."

"I thrice presented him a kingly crown, which he did thrice refuse."

"Bear with me; my heart is in the coffin there with Caesar."

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the logical argument (logos) Antony uses to counter the claim that Caesar was ambitious.

Caesar's refusal of the crown

Caesar's military conquests

Caesar's wealth

Caesar's lineage

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Antony's repetition of the phrase "Brutus is an honorable man" serve as a rhetorical strategy?

It reinforces Brutus's credibility.

It sarcastically undermines Brutus's credibility.

It highlights Antony's respect for Brutus.

It distracts the audience from the main argument.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What anecdote does Antony use to illustrate Caesar's lack of ambition?

Caesar's military victories

Caesar's refusal of the crown

Caesar's generosity in his will

Caesar's humble beginnings

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which allusion does Antony make to emphasize Caesar's greatness?

Allusion to the Roman gods

Allusion to historical Roman leaders

Allusion to Caesar's military campaigns

Allusion to Caesar's divine ancestry

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Analyze how Antony's use of rhetorical questions affects the audience's perception of Brutus.

It makes the audience question Brutus's motives.

It confirms Brutus's honesty.

It distracts the audience from the main argument.

It strengthens Brutus's argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

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