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.
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.