Understanding Rhetorical Appeals

RIDDICK·

Rhetoric

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Grade Level9th Grade

SubjectRhetoric

Original Prompt

create an engaging ethos logos and pathos introductory activity. Have one page that breaks down the appeals with the name, definition, and an example (make visually appealing) include a memory aid for my students. Then there should be a page where there is a guided practice we will read a passage and identify the appeals and determine which appeal is the most persauasive and effective. Include an independent section where students will analyze 3 quotes from Bryan Stevenson's JUST MERCY (YA versi...

This learning resource focuses on the three primary rhetorical appeals used in persuasive texts: ethos (credibility), logos (logic), and pathos (emotion). Students will be able to identify and analyze these appeals in various examples, including passages from influential speeches and literature. The document provides definitions and examples of each appeal, along with guided practice activities to help students evaluate their effectiveness in persuasion. Through class discussions and reflections, students will deepen their understanding of how these rhetorical strategies work together to create compelling arguments.