1. Self-Edit Analysis of Cassius' Rhetoric

2. In analytical, expository writing, NEVER refer to yourself as the writer (e.g. “In this response, I’ve identified two persuasive techniques used by Cassius.”) WARNING:

3. Structure Central idea Two body paragraphs Conclusion statement

4. Central Idea Shakespeare’s name Name of play (underlined) Purpose (persuasion of Brutus) Present tense verbs

5. Central Idea In scene ii of Act I of Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Cassius effectively uses at least two of Aristotle’s methods of persuasion to turn Brutus against Caesar.

6. Body Paragraphs Topic sentence: Transition into topic sentence Hook to the central idea Point of proof Sample: “One of the most important methods of persuasion Cassius employs is logos.”

7. Body Paragraphs Literary Details: At least two quotes integrated into your own sentences (underline in orange) Commentary that explains how each literary detail supports central idea

8. Conclusion Sentence At least one sentence as a conclusion that INSIGHTFULLY draws the entire response to a conclusion.