How Advertisements Try to Persuade You
Students will analyze various persuasive techniques (e.g., ethos, pathos, logos) used in advertisements, speeches, and public campaigns.
Key Questions
- What is an advertisement trying to make you do or think?
- How do pictures and words in an advertisement try to get your attention?
- Can you find one example of persuasion in an advertisement and explain how it works?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
Four Corners
Students move to corners of the classroom representing their position on a statement, then discuss and defend their reasoning with peers—building the analytical skills board examinations reward.
20–35 min
Think-Pair-Share
A three-phase structured discussion strategy that gives every student in a large Class individual thinking time, partner dialogue, and a structured pathway to contribute to whole-class learning — aligned with NEP 2020 competency-based outcomes.
10–20 min
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