An introduction to rhetoric: logos

In this lesson, we will continue to study the Aristotelian triad, focussing upon logos: the act of including evidence to back up your argument with proof. We will consider how logos can be used to build a convincing argument and why it is essential to developing effective rhetoric.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is rhetoric?

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Q2.What place is known as 'the birthplace of rhetoric'?

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Q3.The Sophists believed that you could manipulate people's emotions without:

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Q4.Aristotle believed that to use rhetoric respectfully, you should use:

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Q5.Aristotle used the Lyceum as a base to teach:

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Q6.The three aspects of rhetoric are known as the Aristotelian:

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Q7.To speak persuasively, you must consider (tick all that apply):

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Q8.Ethos is a technique for appealing to the audience, using which of the options below?

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Q9.You can create a strong sense of ethos by including (tick all that apply):

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Q10.Rhetoric is useful because (tick all that apply):

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is rhetoric?

1/10

Q2.What place is known as 'the birthplace of rhetoric'?

2/10

Q3.The Sophists believed that you could manipulate people's emotions without:

3/10

Q4.Aristotle believed that to use rhetoric respectfully, you should use:

4/10

Q5.Aristotle used the Lyceum as a base to teach:

5/10

Q6.The three aspects of rhetoric are known as the Aristotelian:

6/10

Q7.To speak persuasively, you must consider (tick all that apply):

Select three (3) boxes

7/10

Q8.Ethos is a technique for appealing to the audience, using which of the options below?

8/10

Q9.You can create a strong sense of ethos by including (tick all that apply):

Select two (2) boxes

9/10

Q10.Rhetoric is useful because (tick all that apply):

Select three (3) boxes

10/10

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Introduction to Rhetoric

Complete the questions below:

Q1.What is rhetoric?

1/6

Q2.To speak persuasively, you must consider (select three answers):

Select three (3) boxes

2/6

Q3.Logos is a technique for appealing to the audience, using which of the options below?

3/6

Q4.You can create a strong sense of logos by including (select three answers):

Select three (3) boxes

4/6

Q5.Dialysis is:

5/6

Q6.Logos strengthens your argument because the audience believe you are:

6/6

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Quiz:

Introduction to Rhetoric

Complete the questions below:

Q1.What is rhetoric?

1/6

Q2.To speak persuasively, you must consider (select three answers):

Select three (3) boxes

2/6

Q3.Logos is a technique for appealing to the audience, using which of the options below?

3/6

Q4.You can create a strong sense of logos by including (select three answers):

Select three (3) boxes

4/6

Q5.Dialysis is:

5/6

Q6.Logos strengthens your argument because the audience believe you are:

6/6

Lesson summary: An introduction to rhetoric: logos

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