Starter 9.6: Howard Zinn wrote “It was clear to the educated, upper-class colonists that something needed to be done to persuade the lower class to join the revolutionary cause.” If Zinn is correct in his claim, why do you think the Founders were successful in this goal of persuasion?
INTRO TO RHETORIC!
Examples of Persuasion: Two pep talks
1. What is his message?
2. Is it convincing? Why?
3. How does he appeal to his audience?
1. What is his message?
2. Is it convincing? Why?
3. How does he appeal to his audience?
What is rhetoric?
Look up definitions (solo or partners) and then paraphrase in your own words.
Definitions of "rhetoric": http://www.americanrhetoric.com/rhetoricdefinitions.htm
Begin reading "An Overview of Rhetoric" by James Herrick. Read through (including) page 7, the section called "Defining Rhetoric."
Mini-lesson: An Overview of Rhetoric
WORK TIME/HOMEWORK for Tuesday
1. Read Herrick article, an "An Overview of Rhetoric" through p 17, you may STOP at the header RHETORIC AS AN ART.
2. Reverse Outline Due next Friday (Quiz on this content!)