Rhetoric and Argumentation

Grade 1045 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze the effectiveness of different rhetorical strategies in influencing an audience.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

7 min

What is Rhetoric?

Communication Coach Alexander Lyon

Practice

14 min

6 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe a time you witnessed someone using a specific rhetorical strategy (e.g., appealing to emotions, using logical arguments, establishing credibility) to persuade an audience. What was the strategy, and how effective was it in influencing the audience? Explain your reasoning. Imagine you are giving a speech to convince your school to adopt a new recycling program. Identify one rhetorical strategy you would use to persuade your audience and explain why you believe it would be effective.”

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