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Julius Caesar Rhetorical Devices

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Many people talk at funerals for different reasons. In Julius Caesar, Antony and Brutus, Caesar’s murderers talk at Caesar’s funeral. Antony and Caesar compete for likings at Caesar’s funeral. They both use rhetorical devices to try to prove their point. Antony and Brutus utilize the rhetorical devices in order to enhance their speeches and persuade the plebeians, however Antony’s speech clearly surpasses Brutus’. Antony’s speech was more effective than Brutus’ and many rhetorical devices were used. Both speakers use resources to effectively communicate a message. Brutus starts off the funeral somewhat strong. In the beginning of Brutus’s speech he formally addresses to the people. He starts out with, “Romans, countrymen, and lovers.” He points
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