Question

What could Brutus have done to give a more effective speech? Write two paragraphs that describe his use of persuasive appeals, comparing and contrasting with the speech Antony gave. Provide specific examples from the text to support your point. Use proper spelling and grammar.

Answer 1

The reason why Antony beat Brutus in their speech was by presenting all three types of pleas which are the following: Ethical, Logical and Emotional. Brutus should have appealed to the mob’s emotions. His speech was very logical but lacked in emotions. This was needed to move people. If he had done this different the people would have been moved and sided with him.

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Answer 2

Antony won over the crowd by using an emotional appeal. He used tears, Caesar's cloak, and a trembling voice. Antony tried to make the audience feel as he did by persuasion. He also wanted the audience to know how much Caesar was loved. Anthony aimed to the people's heart in order to inspire and make them feel. Antony's speech was definitely more effective.

However, Brutus was the complete opposite. Brutus was very frank and dry with the audience. He wanted to use a more logical approach rather than an emotional approach which is where he messed up. Brutus wanted a peaceful speech so he didn't provoke the audience like Antony did. Overall, Brutus did not effectively impact the audience emotionally.