The Art of Persuasion and Rhetoric · Spring Term
Political Oratory
Deconstructing the rhetorical strategies used by leaders to mobilize and manipulate audiences.
Key Questions
- 1How do speakers use ethos, pathos, and logos to establish authority and empathy?
- 2What role does figurative language play in making abstract political concepts tangible?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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