Common Core: 10th Grade English Language Arts

This subject focuses on developing critical reading, writing, and analytical skills in alignment with the Common Core standards for 10th grade.

Critical Reading and AnnotationWriting ArgumentsAnalyzing Literary Devices
Evaluating Rhetorical StrategiesSynthesizing Multiple SourcesAdvanced Literary Analysis
Applying ELA Skills to Everyday CommunicationMedia Literacy and Evaluating SourcesCollaborative Projects and Presentations
Close Reading for Standardized TestsTimed Writing and Outlining
Critical Reading and...Writing ArgumentsAnalyzing Literary D...Evaluating Rhetorica...Synthesizing Multipl...Advanced Literary An...Applying ELA Skills ...Media Literacy and E...Collaborative Projec...Close Reading for St...Timed Writing and Ou...
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Evaluating Rhetorical Strategies

Looking Closer at Rhetoric

Rhetorical strategies are techniques speakers and writers use to persuade or inform their audience. Spotting these moves helps you become a savvy reader and communicator.

Types of Rhetorical Appeals

  • Ethos: Credibility or trustworthiness.
  • Pathos: Emotional appeal.
  • Logos: Logical argument.

How to Evaluate

  • Identify the main appeal used.
  • Analyze how effective it is for the intended audience.
  • Consider the context and purpose.

Power in Real Life

Recognizing rhetorical strategies means you won’t be easily swayed by advertisements, political speeches, or social media influencers!

Examples

  • Breaking down the emotional appeal in a charity advertisement.

  • Examining logical reasoning in a political debate.

In a Nutshell

Rhetorical strategies shape how messages persuade and inform audiences.

Key Terms

Ethos
An appeal to the credibility or character of the speaker.
Pathos
An appeal to the audience's emotions.
Logos
An appeal based on logic and reason.
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Synthesizing Multiple Sources