Topic One (1.1): Rhetorical Devices
Objectives for the topic
- To explore what is meant by rhetoric
- To understand how to use rhetorical devices.
Introduction
In this topic, you will read a famous speech, identify the features used and consider the impact. You will also write a speech of your own.
Session One (1.1.1): Introduction to Power and Influence
- Read the introduction to the topic and complete the activities on pages 8-9.
- One of the most powerful speeches in history is Martin Luther King’s speech I have a dream. Martin Luther King was a civil rights activist. He called for an end to racism. You can listen to the speech here:
- Why is this speech so powerful? Make a list of features that are used in the speech. Try to consider sentence length, use of first person, facts/opinions, emotive language and repetition. Find examples of each.
Session Two (1.1.2): Devices
- Read and complete all of the activities on pages 12-14. You can watch Obama’s speech here:
Session Three (1.1.3): Emotive Language
- Read and complete all of the activities on pages 15-16.
- Complete all of the activities in this Rhetorical Devices and Emotive Language PowerPoint to help you identify other examples of how language can be powerful.
- Complete Activity 6 on page 17.
Extension Activity
Complete the President Biden Worksheet.
Session Four (1.1.4): Writing a Persuasive Speech
- Read and complete Activity 7 on page 17. Record your speech and then listen to it. Do you vary tone and intonation to engage your audience? Is your speech clear? Does it flow?
Session Five (1.1.5): Grammar: Nouns and Noun Phrases
- Read and complete all of the activities on pages 4-5 (nouns) and pages 6-9 (noun phrases) in your Get It Right workbook.
- WATCH this video for further support with concrete and abstract nouns:
Check your answers
CHECK – President Biden Worksheet Answers
CHECK – Student Book 2 Answers (pages 8-17)
CHECK – Get it Right Answers (pages 4-9)
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