Rhetorical Analysis — Decoding Persuasion
The teen analyzes a speech, advertisement, or piece of media for persuasion techniques — identifying how the creator uses language, emotion, structure, and framing to influence the audience. This builds rhetorical awareness and media literacy, essential skills in an age of constant persuasion.
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What you'll need
Find a piece of persuasive media — a short speech clip, a TV or online ad, a viral social media post, or an opinion article. 2-3 minutes of content is ideal. Watch/read it together once before starting the analysis. Good options: a famous speech excerpt (MLK, Obama, Reagan), a Super Bowl ad, a political campaign ad, or a well-crafted op-ed.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.