Aristotle's triad
I can identify and use Aristotle's triad in writing.
Aristotle's triad
I can identify and use Aristotle's triad in writing.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Aristotle was an influential ancient Greek philosopher who lived between 384 BCE to 322 BCE.
- Aristotle wrote about politics, rhetoric and logic.
- Aristotle’s triad consists of logos, ethos and pathos.
- Logos is the appeal to reason; ethos is the appeal to authority and credibility and pathos is the appeal to emotion.
- Aristotle’s triad is very important when planning persuasive writing.
Keywords
Influential - having the power to change people or things
Rhetoric - speech or writing intended to be effective and influence people
Logic - the use of reason, or the science of using reason
Expertise - a high level of knowledge or skill
Credible - able to be believed or trusted
Common misconception
Students often don't value their own knowledge or experiences when aiming to persuade.
Encourage students to use examples that they are familiar with.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the extract from a speech given by the respected character of Old Major in George Orwell’s novel ‘Animal Farm’. It is in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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appeals to logic and reason
appeals to ethics, credibility or trustworthiness
appeals to emotions or feelings.