Antony's Speech Persuasive Essay

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In my opinion, Antony speech was more delivered better because includes several persuasive details in his speech. After saying that his intent wasn't to praise Caesar, he says, "He was my friend, faithful and just to me." Antony's speech points out many of Caesar acts that had benefited them as Roman citizens. He plays with their minds saying that Caesar had been generous to them and protected them from the "intruders". He uses rhetorical questions, irony, and etc. to effectively persuade his audience to join his side instead of Brutus'. Lastly, Antony uses Caesar body as a example on what Brutus could supposedly do to them. He is definitely a master when persuading people!

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