The Architecture of Argument · Informational Writing
Rhetorical Appeals and Ethos
An investigation into how speakers establish credibility and authority to win the trust of an audience.
Key Questions
- 1How does a speaker's perceived character influence the reception of their logical arguments?
- 2In what ways can a writer manipulate tone to establish a specific persona?
- 3What happens to an argument when the speaker's credibility is compromised?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Oral Communication - Grade 10ON: Writing - Grade 10
Grade: Grade 10
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: The Architecture of Argument
Period: Informational Writing
Suggested Methodologies
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