The Power of Persuasion · Speaking & Listening

Rhetorical Appeals

Exploring how speakers use logic, emotion, and credibility to persuade an audience.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a speaker establish trust with an audience they have never met?
  2. 2Why is an emotional appeal often more memorable than a logical one?
  3. 3How can a balance of different appeals strengthen a persuasive speech?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Reading and Viewing (Persuasive Texts) - S1MOE: Language Use for Persuasion - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: English Language
Unit: The Power of Persuasion
Period: Speaking & Listening

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