Rhetoric and Argumentation
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Objective
I can analyze the effectiveness of different rhetorical strategies in influencing an audience.
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Warm-up video
Alexander Lyon Communication Coach · 6:59
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Practice
6 questions
Define rhetoric in your own words, incorporating the two key aspects presented in the video.
Briefly describe the historical debate between the Sophists and philosophers like Plato and Aristotle regarding rhetoric. What were the main points of contention?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe 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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