Question

Read this excerpt from Mark Antony's speech in Julius Caesar:

When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept: Ambition should have been made of sterner stuff.
Which type of appeal is Mark Antony making in this excerpt?

A. Ethos
B. Logos
C. Bias
D. Pathos

Answer 1

The type of appeal is Mark Antony making in this excerpt is Pathos. The answer is option D.

Answer 2

The answer is D. Pathos
Pathos is a trait in life, literature or art that roots feelings of sadness, sensitivity, and compassion. This word has a literal context of emotion, understanding, and suffering brought by tragedy or an illustration of tragedy.