1. Shakespeare wrote Act III, scene ii, of Julius Caesar so that the audience would find Mark Antony's speech convincing. However, his audience is made up of fictional characters. Would an audience of real people who are not bound by the plot of the story have the same reaction? Argue against the idea that Antony's speech would be just as effective if delivered to an audience that was not fictional. Provide reasons and examples of Antony's rhetorical appeals to support your argument. (15 points)

2. Some people believe that young adults (those under 18) should be held to the
same standards as adults. They think that if a minor commits a crime, he or she
should face the same punishment as an adult who committed the same crime. In
your response, argue against this viewpoint. Use the rhetorical device pathos to show that young people should not receive the same criminal punishments as adults. Be sure to introduce your point of view in the topic sentence, support your viewpoint with details, address a possible counter-argument, and end your response with a concluding statement (15 points).

3. Write a short narrative describing a typical morning in your life. Be sure to use a
sequence of plot events, use a consistent point of view, and use transitions between
ideas (15 points)