Minnesota
28. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.3
28.1 Speaker Analysis and Rhetoric Evaluation
Chapter 28.1
Analyze Speakers and Evaluate Rhetoric with Confidence
Students learn to critically assess speeches and presentations by examining rhetorical appeals, evidence quality, and speaker credibility.
What You'll Learn
Ethos, pathos, and logos are the three core rhetorical appeals.
Credible evidence distinguishes strong arguments from emotional manipulation.
Rhetorical devices enhance delivery but cannot replace logical reasoning.
Tone, bias, and point of view shape how speakers frame their messages.
What You'll Practice
1
Students evaluate speeches for balance between evidence and emotional appeals.
2
Learners identify ethos, pathos, and logos in realistic speaker scenarios.
3
Practice questions assess recognition of logical fallacies and speaker credibility.
Why This Matters
Evaluating speakers and rhetoric empowers students to think critically, resist manipulation, and make informed decisions in academic and real-world contexts.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Rhetorical Appeals
Speaker Credibility
Critical Listening
Logical Fallacies
Evidence Evaluation
MN Curriculum Aligned
