Knowledge and Application
What is the difference between an Individual Lens and a Collective Lens?
Individual lens = personal perspective
Collective lens = group/societal perspective
Pathos – Appeal to emotion
Logos – Appeal to logic and reason.
Alliteration – Repetition of initial consonant sounds.
Assonance – Repetition of vowel sounds.
Metaphor – Comparing two things without using “like” or “as.”
Simile – Comparing two things using “like” or “as.”
Analogy – Drawing a comparison to explain something complex.
Allegory – Extended metaphor throughout a story or speech.
Hyperbole – Exaggeration for effect.
Antithesis – Contrasting ideas in parallel structure.
Rhetorical Question – Asking a question without expecting an answer.
Onomatopoeia – Words that imitate sounds.
Irony – Saying the opposite of what is meant.
Sarcasm – Cutting, mocking irony.
Pun – Wordplay exploiting multiple meanings.
Bandwagon – Suggesting everyone supports an idea, so you should too.
Appeal to Authority – Using an expert to support a claim.
Appeal to Tradition – Arguing something is right because it’s always been done.
Appeal to Fear – Creating fear to persuade.
What is the effect of using high modality words?
Expresses urgency or conviction.
What are the two sides of the abortion debate in America?
One side is pro-choice= believing that it is a women's right to choose what is best for her.
One side is pro-life = believing that every life is sacred and should be protected.
Do you need to use graphics, still and moving images, design elements, music and sound effects in your speech?
No. You can, as long as they enhance your speech, but they are not required.
Provide 3 examples of stylistic devices in a persuasive speech:
Rhetorical questions, repetition, emotive language, and the rule of three.
Define Ethos, Pathos and Logos
1. Ethos (Credibility / Ethics)
Definition: An appeal to the speaker’s or writer’s credibility, authority, or character. It convinces the audience that the speaker is trustworthy, knowledgeable, and ethical.
2. Pathos (Emotion)
Definition: An appeal to the audience’s emotions, such as fear, pity, happiness, or anger. It aims to make the audience feel something to persuade them.
3. Logos (Logic / Reason)
Definition: An appeal to reason and logic. It uses facts, statistics, examples, or rational arguments to persuade.
The average human attention span is how many seconds long?
8.25 seconds
What kinds of social issues do poor people face (list at least 2)?
Social exclusion and isolation, lack of access to quality education and healthcare, and housing insecurity and homelessness
How long does your speech need to be?
6-8 minutes
What are Cultural Assumptions?
The unspoken, unexamined beliefs and values within a culture that shape how individuals perceive the world, interact with others, and understand what is normal or acceptable.
What does 'synthesis' mean?
The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole.
What is the purpose of using silences in your speech and how can it be used effectively in your speech?
Pausing and allowing a silence after an impactful statement to let the message sink in for the audience.
What does ICE stand for and what do they do?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, aims to preserve American safety by detaining, deporting, and sometimes, convicting unauthorized immigrants.
What criterion is worth the most marks and how many points can you get?
Textual Features and 9 points.
Provide 3 examples that prove America values freedom.
1. Gun ownership.
2. The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights: The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
3. The Right to Vote (Democratic Participation)
4. Freedom of the Press
5. Civil Rights Movements
6. Freedom in Everyday Life (expression)
How would you use 'interdependence' to help strengthen your argument?
Discuss how issues overlap or depend on one another, reinforcing the complexity of the argument.
What is sign posting? Provide an example.
The use of keywords, phrases, and structural cues to guide a listener through a piece of writing, making it easier to understand the organisation and direction of the information. For example: firstly, secondly, finally.
Explain Gerrymandering and provide an example.
Gerrymandering is a political strategy used to manipulate the boundaries of electoral districts to favor one political party or group over another. Essentially, it’s about drawing district lines to influence election outcomes rather than letting them reflect the population fairly.
When is your assessment due?
Friday of Week 7 (21st of November)
What is Intersectional Identity and why is it important when looking at social issues?
Most people belong to many identity groups at once.
Analysing perspectives means thinking about how these identities intersect to shape beliefs and experiences.
Provide an example of using 'antithesis' in your persuasive speech.
Highlighting opposing ideas for emphasis (e.g. “Not as a dream, but as a necessity”).
In practice, discerning language choices include which four elements?
Precision
Control of Tone
Awareness of Audience
Layered Meaning
How many gun related deaths occurred in America in 2023?
Nearly 47,000
What assessment objectives are assessed in the Organisation and Development criteria?
1,2,6,7,8