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The POWER of WORD: Rhetoric in Action

Sara Moody

Created on February 17, 2026

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The POWER of WORD: Rhetoric in Action

BRUTUS

ANTONY

Goal: Maintain the Republic and justify Caesar's assassination

Goal: Avenge Caesar and gain political power

Goal of Speech: prevent civil war and by appealing to reason and honor

Goal of Speech: Turn public opinion against the conspirators.

Rhetorical Approach: use emotional appeals and manipulative speeches to spark outrage and ignite a civil war.

Rhetorical Approach: Persuade the Roman people that Caesar's death was necessary for the good of Rome- not for personal gain.