Despite both Mark and Brutus gave persuasive speeches, Mark had more examples to contradict Brutus’s points, while Brutus based his speech off unknown future events. In Mark Antony’s speech he used the rhetorical device logos to explain his logic and stated, “I thrice presented him a kingly crown, Which he did thrice refuse: was this ambitious?” (Stanza 3). There is proof within the quote that Caesar was not ambitious because he did not accept the crown. Mark also adds a rhetorical question to emphasize the point he is making. The rhetorical device logos helps to make Mark’s speech stronger than Brutus’s and by also using another rhetorical device, ethos, Mark’s speech stands out as a powerful argument. As Antony continues to persuade his audience
