The Art of Persuasion · Autumn Term 2
Rhetorical Devices and Ethos
Identifying and applying classical rhetorical strategies to establish authority and credibility in writing.
Key Questions
- 1How does a writer establish a trustworthy persona for a skeptical audience?
- 2In what ways can anaphora be used to create a sense of urgency?
- 3Why is the balance of logic and emotion critical for effective persuasion?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: English Language - Rhetoric and PersuasionGCSE: English Language - Non-Fiction Analysis
Year: Year 10
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of Persuasion
Period: Autumn Term 2
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