Foundations of American Rhetoric · 1750 to 1800
The Art of Persuasion in Revolutionary Texts
An examination of ethos, pathos, and logos in the speeches and pamphlets that sparked the American Revolution.
Key Questions
- 1How does an author establish credibility when challenging established authority?
- 2In what ways do logical fallacies undermine or enhance a political argument?
- 3How does the historical context of a speech dictate its rhetorical structure?
Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.6CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11-12.9
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Foundations of American Rhetoric
Period: 1750 to 1800
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