Analysing a persuasive speech
I can analyse the writer's choices of rhetorical and persuasive devices.
Analysing a persuasive speech
I can analyse the writer's choices of rhetorical and persuasive devices.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Looking for patterns within the language makes analysis more perceptive.
- Having an awareness of the text as a whole enables a more detailed analysis.
- Analytical paragraphs must begin with a point that focuses on the writer's intention, rather than a single feature.
- Offering alternative or additional interpretations can develop an analysis.
Keywords
Militant - A combative or confrontational attitude, often advocating for extreme measures in pursuit of a particular cause
Unify - to bring together
Rapport - having a good connection or understanding with someone; a close relationship
Bolster - in the context of an argument means to support or strengthen it
Common misconception
That spotting lots of different features makes a good analysis.
Simply spotting a feature is too superficial. The best analysis will say a lot about little. Being able to develop multiple comments on a single feature, creates a much better more in-depth analysis.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the speech 'Freedom or Death' by Emmeline Pankhurst. This can be found in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
I, me, my
you, your
he, she, they
we, us, our
Exit quiz
6 Questions
to bring together
have a good connection or understanding with someone
o support or strengthen an argument
confrontational attitude, often advocating for extreme measures