Question

He hath brought many captives home to Rome,

Whose ransoms did the general coffers fill.
Did this in Caesar seem ambitious?
When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept;
Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
Yet Brutus says he was ambitious;
And Brutus is an honorable man.
You all did see that on the Lupercal
I thrice presented him a kingly crown,
Which he did thrice refuse. Was this ambition?
Yet Brutus says he was ambitious;
And sure he is an honorable man.
What persuasive device does Antony use in this speech?
1. emotional appeal based on the actions of Caesar
2. emotional appeal based on the accomplishments of Brutus
3. "ad hominem" (attack against the man) in statements about Brutus
4. "non sequitur" (it does not follow) in statements about Brutus' actions

Answer 1

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1. emotional appeal based on the actions of Caesar

Antony uses emotional appeal by highlighting the actions of Caesar, such as bringing captives home to Rome and showing compassion for the poor, to question the idea that Caesar was ambitious. By appealing to the audience's emotions and painting Caesar in a positive light, Antony is able to cast doubt on the accusations made by Brutus.