The Art of Persuasion · Autumn Term 2

Spoken Word and Oracy

Adapting written arguments for oral delivery, focusing on intonation, pace, and gesture.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the physical delivery of a speech change the interpretation of the text?
  2. 2In what ways can silence be used as a rhetorical tool?
  3. 3How do speakers adapt their language to suit the demographics of their audience?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: English Language - Spoken Language and Oracy
Year: Year 10
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of Persuasion
Period: Autumn Term 2

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