Question

Which speech made a stronger use of the appeal to emotion? Write two paragraphs that compare and contrast both speeches in terms of their appeals to emotion. Provide specific examples from the text to support your point. Use proper spelling and grammar. (Antony and Brutus)

Answer 1

I assume this is a Part B for the previous question you had asked.

An appeal to emotions may include descriptions of events or places that have emotional meanings to the audience. Words with strong emotional connections may also be used, such as "friends," "heart," and "cry."  

Brutus wins hands down.  

"Romans, countrymen, and lovers!"

His opening uses the words that hold sentimental meanings in both diction and connotation.  

"If there be any in this assembly, any dear friend of  

Caesar’s, to him I say, that Brutus’ love to Caesar  

was no less than his."

There goes that word "friend" again. Brutus uses pathos by attempting to guilt trip his audience.