The Power of Persuasion · Term 1

Rhetorical Appeals

An introduction to ethos, pathos, and logos within famous historical speeches.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do speakers establish credibility before a hostile audience?
  2. 2In what ways does emotional language bypass logical reasoning?
  3. 3How does the historical context of a speech dictate its rhetorical strategy?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E9LA08AC9E9LY01
Year: Year 9
Subject: English
Unit: The Power of Persuasion
Period: Term 1

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