Starter quiz
- Which of the following is not a synonym for "taking a stand"?
- assert
- protest
- speak out
- deny ✓
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- Which of the following is the best definition of a speech?
- a written document used by lawyers
- a formal or informal address given to an audience ✓
- a conversation between two or more people
- a piece of literature designed to be performed
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- Which two of the following are synonyms for emotions?
- sentiments ✓
- thoughts
- ideas
- feelings ✓
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- Which two of the following are negative feelings?
- joy
- happiness
- sadness ✓
- anger ✓
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- Which is the best definition of emotive language?
- language used to express feelings and evoke emotions ✓
- language characterised by directness and simplicity
- language that is calm and full of evidence
- language that is formal and used in academic writing
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- If we persuade someone successfully, we have __________ them to do or believe something.
- forced
- convinced ✓
- asked
- invited
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Exit quiz
- Who was Aristotle?
- a lawyer
- a philosopher ✓
- a doctor
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- What is a triad?
- a three stringed Greek instrument
- a group or set of three people or things ✓
- a geometric shape with three sides
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- Match the words on the left with the correct definitions.
- logos⇔appeals to logic and reason ✓
- ethos⇔appeals to ethics, credibility or trustworthiness ✓
- pathos⇔appeals to emotions or feelings. ✓
- Aristotle’s triad is very important when planning ______ writing.
- 'persuasive' ✓
- Which of the following is the best example of logos?
- an advert presents scientific evidence when promoting a product ✓
- an advert features a celebrity endorsing a product
- a political speech appealing to the audience's sense of patriotism
- a charity campaign showcasing heart warming stories to evoke sympathy
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- Which of the following uses ethos?
- a fast food advert showing people enjoying their meal together
- an advert where pet food is recommended by a vet ✓
- an advert for a car featuring a famous actor driving the vehicle
- an advert for a charity using emotional music
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Key learning points
- Aristotle was an influential ancient Greek philosopher who lived between 384 BCE to 322 BCE.
- Aristotle wrote about politics, rhetoric and logic.
- Aristotle’s triad consists of logos, ethos and pathos.
- Logos is the appeal to reason; ethos is the appeal to authority and credibility and pathos is the appeal to emotion.
- Aristotle’s triad is very important when planning persuasive writing.
Common misconception
Students often don't value their own knowledge or experiences when aiming to persuade.
Encourage students to use examples that they are familiar with.
Keywords
Influential - having the power to change people or things
Rhetoric - speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people
Logic - the use of reason, or the science of using reason
Expertise - a high level of knowledge or skill
Credible - able to be believed or trusted
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