The Art of Persuasion and Rhetoric · Public Discourse

Digital Advocacy and Social Media

Examining the shift from traditional oratory to the rapid-fire persuasion of digital platforms.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do algorithmic constraints change the way arguments are structured online?
  2. 2To what extent does visual rhetoric outweigh verbal logic in digital advocacy?
  3. 3How do echo chambers affect the reception of counter-arguments in social media spaces?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E10LY02AC9E10LA02
Year: Year 12
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of Persuasion and Rhetoric
Period: Public Discourse

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