The Power of Persuasion · Informational Writing

Rhetorical Appeals: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

Analyzing how speakers use logic, emotion, and credibility to influence an audience.

Key Questions

  1. 1Which rhetorical appeal is most effective when addressing a hostile audience?
  2. 2How does a speaker establish credibility when they lack formal authority on a subject?
  3. 3What are the ethical implications of over-relying on emotional appeals in a political speech?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.6CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.3
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Power of Persuasion
Period: Informational Writing

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