Rhetoric and Argumentation

Rhetoric and Argumentation

Grade 10 · ELA · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

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

Warm-Up Video

Communication Coach Alexander Lyon · 6:59

What is Rhetoric?

Practice Questions

6 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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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