H4 P3 Persuasion in Images and Speeches

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

learning goals

• I can understand the persuasive techniques used in images and speeches. 
  
  
• I can identify the cultural impact regarding visual and rhetorical persuasion.
  
  
• I can discuss the difference between the persuasive techniques used in certain images and speeches. 

What is persuasion?

What words define ethos, pathos and logos? (give one word for each)

How does persuasion work in music?

How does persuasion work in images and speeches?

In pairs

Compare the two images

Think about: 

• what is the message?
• what emotions are evoked?
• how do they use ethos, pathos and logos?

Persuasion in Images

Persuasion in Images

Persuasion in Images

Persuasion in Speeches

MLK speech

Greta Thunberg

Take notes: 

What techniques do they use?

Do they rely more on ethos, pathos or logos?

How do the tone and delivery impact the speech? 

How does the historical context(s) impact its effectiveness? 

Is the message still relevant today and in other cultures too? 

How does persuasion work differently in images and speeches? Which do you find more persuasive and why?

In groups

1. Each group will be given a list of topics, they choose 1. 
2. Prepare a short speech (1 min) about this topic using ethos, pathos and logos (use the worksheet). Everyone should get a chance to speak!
3. Each group will present their speech and the others will provide feedback. 

Who gave the most persuasive speech? Why?

Which type of persuasion do you use most often?