Rhetorical Analysis

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar

Act III, scene ii Antonys funeral speech
In the play __________________________ (name of the play) by __________________,
(author) Antony __________________s (verb) that ____________________________________
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He* ________________ (supports/develops) this claim by first ___________________________
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(Explain what he says/does first)
Then*, he ______________________________________________________________________
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(Explain what he say/does next)
Toward the end of the text*, he ___________________________________________________
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(Explain what he finally says/does)
Antonys purpose is to _________________________________________________ in order to
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____________________. (What does Antony want the audience to do or feel as a result of this speech?)
This speech is significant because __________________________________________________
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*You must introduce, embed, cite and explain ONE quote in your commentary.