TED-ED: How to use rhetoric to get what you want - Camille A. Langston

The video explores Aristotle's rhetoric, focusing on its three types: forensic, epideictic, and deliberative. Deliberative rhetoric, which focuses on the future, is highlighted through examples like Ronald Reagan and Martin Luther King Jr. The video also delves into Aristotle's three persuasive appeals: ethos, logos, and pathos. Ethos builds credibility, logos uses logic and reason, and pathos appeals to emotion. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these appeals to effectively communicate and recognize persuasion in various contexts.

What is the primary focus of deliberative rhetoric according to Aristotle?

• Describing historical events

• Influencing future actions

• Making proclamations about the present

• Establishing facts about the past

Which of the following best describes ethos in Aristotle's rhetorical appeals?

• Appealing to the audience's fears

• Presenting logical arguments

• Establishing the speaker's credibility

• Using emotional stories to persuade

How does logos differ from pathos in rhetorical appeals?

• Logos relies on emotional impact, while pathos uses logic

• Logos uses logic and reason, while pathos appeals to emotions

• Logos is about the speaker's credibility, while pathos is about logic

• Logos focuses on the past, while pathos focuses on the future

Which rhetorical appeal is most commonly used in advertising to influence consumers?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

• Forensic

Why is it important to recognize when rhetorical methods are used on you?

• To avoid being persuaded by false information

• To improve your own public speaking skills

• To become a better writer

• To learn more about historical speeches