Act III, Scene ii - Persuasion: Brutus' Speech (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will read and explore Brutus' speech in which he attempts to persuade the citizens of Rome that he was right to kill Caesar. We will examine whether his attempt to persaude the citizens is successful.

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Q1.What happens in a tragedy?

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Q2.What is the climax of a tragedy?

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Q3.What is the climax in Julius Caesar?

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Q4.What is a tragic hero?

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Q5.Who is the tragic hero in Julius Caesar?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What happens in a tragedy?

1/5

Q2.What is the climax of a tragedy?

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Q3.What is the climax in Julius Caesar?

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Q4.What is a tragic hero?

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Q5.Who is the tragic hero in Julius Caesar?

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Act III, Scene II – Persuasion: Brutus’ Speech Part 1

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Q1.What is persuasion?

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Q2.What is a rhetorical question

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Q3.Who does Brutus try to persuade?

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Q4.Did Brutus persuade the citizens of Rome?

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Q5.What did Brutus use to persuade the citizens of Rome?

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Act III, Scene II – Persuasion: Brutus’ Speech Part 1

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is persuasion?

1/5

Q2.What is a rhetorical question

2/5

Q3.Who does Brutus try to persuade?

3/5

Q4.Did Brutus persuade the citizens of Rome?

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Q5.What did Brutus use to persuade the citizens of Rome?

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Lesson summary: Act III, Scene ii - Persuasion: Brutus' Speech (Part 1)

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