Question

question 4 of 10 which quotation is an example of antonys use of anticipation as a persuasive technique? a. \you all did love him once, not without cause: what cause withholds you then, to mourn for him?\ b. \look, in this place ran cassius dagger through: see what a rent the envious casca made; through this the well - beloved brutus stabbd; and as he pluckd his cursed steel away, mark how the blood of caesar followd it\ c. \but heres a parchment with the seal of caesar; i found it in his closet, tis his will: let but the commons hear this testament - which, pardon me, i do not mean to read - \ d. \but brutus says he was ambitious; and brutus is an honourable man.\

Explanation:

Antony mentions Caesar's will in option C without immediately reading it, creating anticipation among the crowd about its contents. This is a persuasive technique as it heightens the crowd's curiosity and engagement.

Answer:

C. "But here's a parchment with the seal of Caesar; I found it in his closet, 'tis his will: Let but the commons hear this testament — Which, pardon me, I do not mean to read — "