The Art of Persuasion and Rhetoric · Spring Term

The Ethics of Advertising

Analyzing the linguistic and visual semiotics used in marketing to influence consumer behavior.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do advertisers exploit linguistic ambiguity to make unverifiable claims?
  2. 2To what extent are modern marketing campaigns built on psychological triggers rather than product merit?
  3. 3How has the rise of influencer culture changed the language of trust in advertising?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

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

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