Rhetorical Appeals and Antony's Speech

Mrs. Miller from Ela Academy discusses the persuasive strategies used by Mark Antony in his funeral oration from Julius Caesar. The lesson focuses on rhetorical appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos. Antony's speech is analyzed to show how he uses these appeals to sway public opinion. The lesson concludes with a reflection on the power of rhetoric and encourages students to think critically about persuasive communication.

Who is the teacher presenting the lesson at Ela Academy?

• Mr. Smith

• Mrs. Miller

• Ms. Johnson

• Dr. Brown

What is rhetoric primarily concerned with?

• Scientific research

• Historical events

• Effective communication

• Mathematical calculations

Which of the following is NOT a rhetorical appeal?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Mythos

• Pathos

What does ethos primarily focus on?

• Emotional connection

• Speaker's credibility

• Logical reasoning

• Audience's reaction

How do animal shelters use pathos in their advertisements?

• By showing happy animals

• By displaying statistics

• By showing sad, injured animals

• By offering discounts

What is logos primarily concerned with?

• Emotional appeal

• Ethical appeal

• Logical appeal

• Visual appeal

How does Antony initially bolster his ethos with the audience?

• By attacking Brutus

• By praising himself

• By showing respect to Brutus

• By ignoring the audience

What emotion does Antony aim to evoke by describing Caesar's compassion for the poor?

• Joy

• Sympathy

• Anger

• Fear

What fact does Antony use to challenge the idea of Caesar's ambition?

• Caesar's military victories

• Caesar's refusal of the crown

• Caesar's speeches

• Caesar's wealth

How does public opinion shift during Antony's speech?

• From support for Caesar to indifference

• From support for Brutus to support for Antony

• From support for Antony to support for Brutus

• From indifference to support for Brutus