Two-Chunk Analysis and Group Project Organization

How Brutus is going to feel after Antony's done speaking
and rise up in rage and mutiny.

Today's Goal: Write a formal two-chunk paragraph analysis of Antony's use of rhetorical appeals when speaking at Caesar's funeral.

The Plan:

1. Read!
2. Chart devices that Antony uses
3. Write a two-chunk paragraph in your English Journal
4. Introduction to PSA Project

Your Two-Chunk Assignment:

Using the following Topic Sentence, write a two-chunk paragraph that discusses Antony's use of rhetorical appeals.

 Thesis:

Antony uses Aristotle's rhetorical appeals to convince the Romans to trust him over Brutus and the conspirators.

Use this thesis to help you make a topic sentence.

Your topic sentence might look like this:

One of the most effective rhetorical appeals that Antony employs is ______(ethos/logos/pathos).

How do I cite Shakespeare’s work?

Antony begins his speech with the words, “Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; /I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him” (III.ii.82-83).

Homework:

• Read your book
• Make sure you have the contact information of everyone in your PSA Project Group (seriously, this is important).