Rhetoric and Rebellion · Autumn Term 2

The Power of Persuasion

Analyzing the use of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in historical and contemporary speeches.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do speakers establish credibility when addressing a hostile audience?
  2. 2Why is the rule of three such an enduringly effective rhetorical device?
  3. 3To what degree does the context of a speech dictate the linguistic choices made by the orator?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: English - Writing for PurposeKS3: English - Rhetoric and Persuasion
Year: Year 8
Subject: English
Unit: Rhetoric and Rebellion
Period: Autumn Term 2

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