What is a common reason for writing a biblical allegory? to express moral beliefs
to comment on contemporary society
to hold a mirror up to how people live now
to provide a safe way to express dissent

a

Explanation:

i think

the rhetoric device being used to persuade the audience is pathos.

cassius, casca, and their allies plant false documents to manipulate brutus to join their cause to remove caesar. after doing so, they visit brutus at night in his home to persuade him of their views. there they plan caesar's death. brutus is troubled but refuses to confide in his devoted wife, portia. on 15 march, caesar's wife, calpurnia, urges him not to go to the senate. she has had visionary dreams and fears the portents of the overnight storms.