Power Of Rhetoric

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The Power of Rhetoric SOL’s: 10.1,2,3,4 Objectives: TSWBAT… • define and discuss rhetoric and its three main forms (ethos, logos, pathos). • identify the use and effectiveness of ethos, logos, and pathos in Antony’s Funeral Speech. • judge the effectiveness of rhetorical forms in the famous speeches provided. Materials: 1. Antony’s Funeral Speech (YOUTUBE) 2. Rhetoric Powerpoint 3. Transcripts of… • Antony’s Funeral Speech • Pearl Harbor Address – FDR • I Have a Dream – MLK • The Perils of Indifference – Elie Wiesel • Give Me Liberty – Patrick Henry • 9-11 Address to the Nation – George W. Bush Agenda: 1. Watch YOUTUBE version of Antony’s funeral speech. (10 minutes) 2. Using Powerpoint presentation, define and discuss Aristotle’s definitions of rhetoric along with its three main forms: Ethos (Credibility), or ethical appeal, means convincing by the character of the author. In other words, making yourself as a speaker into an authority on the subject of the speech, as well as someone who is likable and worthy of respect. Pathos (Emotional) means persuading by appealing to the reader's emotions. Language choice affects the audience's emotional response, and emotional appeal can effectively be used to enhance an argument. Logos (Logical) means persuading by the use of reasoning. Giving reasons is the heart of argumentation. (15 minutes) 3. Handout transcripts of Antony’s funeral speech. Identify the rhetorical situation of the speech as a class. Discuss who the speaker is, who the audience is, and what the purpose of the message is. Identify at least one example of each rhetorical appeal as a class. Students should then identify more examples of ethos, pathos, and logos on their own. (30 minutes) 4. Break students into five groups and

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