The Art of Persuasion and Rhetoric · Spring Term

Political Oratory

Deconstructing the rhetorical strategies used by leaders to mobilize and manipulate audiences.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do speakers use ethos, pathos, and logos to establish authority and empathy?
  2. 2What role does figurative language play in making abstract political concepts tangible?
  3. 3How can rhetorical devices be used to marginalize dissenting voices?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: English Language - Language and PowerA-Level: English Language - Rhetoric and Persuasion
Year: Year 13
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of Persuasion and Rhetoric
Period: Spring Term

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