Rhetorical Analysis Lessons
Rhetorical Analysis for High School
Teach students to analyse how texts persuade — appeals, tone and rhetorical devices — with real speeches and essays plus guided practice.
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Why teachers use these
Reading like a writer
Rhetorical analysis trains students to see the choices behind a text, a skill that lifts both their reading and their own writing.
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What's inside
Mentor texts, analysis lessons, practice, answer keys and slides.
- Ethos, pathos & logos
- Tone, diction & syntax
- Rhetorical devices
- Analysing speeches & essays
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Frequently asked questions
Does this support AP Language?
Yes. The appeals, craft analysis and writing tasks align well with AP English Language rhetorical-analysis expectations.
What grade levels are these for?
They are written for Grades 9–12 and work across English 10–12 and AP Language classes.
What files do I get, and can I reuse them?
Each resource downloads instantly as editable Microsoft Word worksheets and answer keys plus a PowerPoint slide deck. A purchase is licensed for your own classroom, so you can reuse it with new students every year.
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