Rhetorical Concepts
Exigence - In the TED Talk, what is the pressing problem that he argues must be solved quickly?
What is the climate crisis?
Action - What does Gore suggest should happen to fossil fuel companies involved in climate obstruction?
What is prohibiting them from participating in the COP process?
The Rhetorical Situation - Name the speaker and the context that define the rhetorical situation of the TED Talk.
What are Al Gore as the speaker and the climate crisis as the context?
Jurisdiction - According to Gore, which global organizations and governments need to step up to combat climate change?
What are the United Nations, world governments, and financial institutions?
Rhetorical Triangle - Name three examples of the primary audience for this speech
Who are policymakers, activists, and the general public concerned about climate change?
Cause & Effect - Gore argues that fossil fuel companies have knowingly contributed to climate change by engaging in this deceptive practice to mislead the public.
What is spreading misinformation?
Ethos - What past experience or role does Al Gore use to establish his credibility on climate issues?
What is his role as former U.S. Vice President and long-time climate activist?
Values - Gore criticizes fossil fuel companies for choosing profit over ethics, stating that they consciously decided to lie for what reason?
What is to make more profit?
Logos - Name one statistic Gore uses in his speech to logically argue that fossil fuel companies are obstructing climate action
any statistic Gore uses in his speech (ex: "governments last year around the world subsidized with taxpayer money more than a trillion dollars, subsidizing fossil fuels—five times larger than the amount in 2020")
Definition - According to Gore, the climate crisis is primarily caused by this human activity, which has led to a global emergency.
What is burning fossil fuels?