The Architecture of Argument · Informational Writing

Rhetorical Analysis and Strategy

Analyzing the use of ethos, pathos, and logos in historical and contemporary speeches.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does an author's choice of medium influence the effectiveness of their rhetorical appeals?
  2. 2In what ways can logical fallacies be used to manipulate an audience's emotional response?
  3. 3How does the historical context of a speech dictate the rhetorical strategies employed?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Reading and Literature Studies - Grade 12ON: Writing - Grade 12
Grade: Grade 12
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: The Architecture of Argument
Period: Informational Writing

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