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
- 1How do speakers establish credibility when addressing a hostile audience?
- 2Why is the rule of three such an enduringly effective rhetorical device?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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