In Act 3, Scene 2, both Brutus and Antony address the crowd regarding the assassination of Caesar. Each senator expresses admiration for Caesar and highlights his contributions to the citizens of Rome. Nonetheless, Brutus argues that Caesar's ambition posed a threat to the Roman Republic, while Antony counters that Caesar was a benefactor to Rome and labels the conspirators as dishonorable.
The statement "To persuade my audience to volunteer regularly in their community and to join the Peace Corps after college" is poorly articulated as a specific purpose for a classroom speech because it includes multiple specific ideas. Explanation: In preparing a speech, we must clearly define both a general and a specific objective before we start writing. Speeches may generally aim to inform, persuade/motivate, or entertain. After clarifying this, we progress to the specific purpose considering our audience, the topic we intend to convey, and our reasons for doing so. While all these factors are essential, the specific purpose statement must remain concise, focusing on a single idea. Presenting multiple ideas often indicates difficulty in determining the true focus of the speech. A broad approach reduces the chance of capturing attention and achieving the desired effect. This is evident in the problematic statement regarding volunteering and joining the Peace Corps; while the speaker aims to persuade, it would be more effective if they focused on just one of those points.
To structure it in a stepwise format, you would write:
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
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Answer:
- "They did not achieve what they had originally aimed for when they intended years ago to work towards ending human dominance."
- "...they were significantly better off than during the time of Jones, and it was crucial to prevent humans from returning."
Explanation:
1. This quote aligns with the theme, especially in the concluding part that notes, "they had set themselves years ago to work for the overthrow of the human race." This indicates that although they reacted to perceived oppression, they continued to struggle with how to proceed.
2. The remark "they were better off" suggests a history of oppression experienced during "the days of Jones".
Ultimately, after their struggles, they were more determined than ever to keep humans from regaining power.
