• Let's Get Persuasive!

Write a 5-6 minute text (in any form we've studied this unit - see variables) on a current controversial issue using tools of

rhetoric to persuade a real-world audience and present it to the class!

Tools of Rhetoric

Consistently, accurately, and purposefully use the following rhetorical tools studied in this unit. In readable colors,

color code words and phrases where you purposefully used these moves. At the bottom of your page, create a

legend.

Logos-appeals to logic

Statistics and data

Examples

Analogies and comparisons

Personal testimonials

Expert testimony

Logical reasoning

Pathos-appeals to emotion

Create sense of urgency or need

Emotionally loaded language

Vivid imagery

□ Anecdotes

Testimonies

Appeal to sense of fear, justice, adventure,

curiosity, doubt, duty, etc.

Rhetorical Situation To give your rant focus, explain the rhetorical situation for your final piece. (5 marks)

Purpose - What are you trying to accomplish: Entertain? Inform? Persuade? Explain? Argue? Evaluate? Express?

Persuade

Central Idea - What is the main idea you want to convey?

Real-World Audience - Who are you trying to reach? What are the characteristics of this target group?

Forms-options: rant, speech, live debate, TedTalk, video essay...

Ethos-appeals to credentials

Show moral character / reputation

Rely on own or others' expertise

Credentials

Appear fair-minded and just

Acknowledge opposition

Acting on behalf of the audience

Real-World Context - Where will your audience be exposed to this text?

Argumentation Style - Circle one: Toulmin?

Aristotelian? Rogerian?

How did you use this method? Explain in 1-3 sentences. Be specific.