The Power of Visual Rhetoric
Students will analyze how images, infographics, and visual design persuade audiences.
Key Questions
- Analyze how visual elements convey complex arguments without text.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different visual layouts in persuasive posters.
- Compare the persuasive strategies of visual rhetoric with verbal rhetoric.
ACARA Content Descriptions
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