Persuasion and Propaganda · Informational Writing

Rhetorical Appeals: Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Identifying and evaluating the three pillars of persuasion in historical and contemporary speeches.

Key Questions

  1. 1Which rhetorical appeal is most effective when addressing a hostile audience and why?
  2. 2How can the over-reliance on emotional appeals undermine a speaker's credibility?
  3. 3How do speakers establish authority when they lack direct expertise on a subject?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E8LA01AC9E8LY01
Year: Year 8
Subject: English
Unit: Persuasion and Propaganda
Period: Informational Writing

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