Writing for Impact: Speeches
Crafting persuasive speeches for a specific audience and purpose, considering rhetorical appeals and delivery.
Key Questions
- Design a speech that effectively uses ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade an audience.
- Justify the choice of specific rhetorical devices for a particular speech context.
- Assess how to adapt a written speech for effective oral delivery.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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