Rhetorical Analysis of Caesar's Speech

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.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Evaluate the effectiveness of Antony's emotional appeal when he shows Caesar's wounds to the crowd.

• It fails to move the audience.

• It incites anger and sympathy in the crowd.

• It confuses the audience.

• It makes the audience laugh.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does Antony's strategic use of Caesar's will serve as a logical argument?

• It proves Caesar's ambition.

• It demonstrates Caesar's generosity.

• It highlights Caesar's wealth.

• It questions Caesar's leadership.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Assess the impact of Antony's credibility on the effectiveness of his speech.

• It diminishes the speech's impact.

• It has no effect on the speech.

• It enhances the speech's persuasiveness.

• It confuses the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5