Rhetoric and Argumentation
Grade 10•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can analyze the effectiveness of different rhetorical strategies in influencing an audience.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 6 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define rhetoric in your own words, incorporating the two key aspects presented in the video.
2. Briefly describe the historical debate between the Sophists and philosophers like Plato and Aristotle regarding rhetoric. What were the main points of contention?
3. Explain how the principles of rhetoric are still relevant in today's society. Provide at least three specific examples from different fields or contexts.
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Educational Video
What is Rhetoric?
Communication Coach Alexander Lyon