The Art of Argument and Persuasion · Informational Writing
Rhetorical Appeals and Devices
Identifying and evaluating the use of ethos, pathos, and logos in historical and contemporary speeches.
Key Questions
- 1How does an author balance logical evidence with emotional appeals to sway a reluctant audience?
- 2What role does the speaker's perceived credibility play in the effectiveness of their argument?
- 3How do rhetorical questions and repetition emphasize the speaker's core message?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Reading - Grade 8ON: Oral Communication - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: The Art of Argument and Persuasion
Period: Informational Writing
Suggested Methodologies
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