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The Trivium Approach

TR202
Module 3: Rhetoric: How Audiences Are Moved
3 Lessons

The third art: persuasion, audience and the means of influence.

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Rhetoric: How Audiences Are Moved

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Ethos, Pathos and Logos in Modern Life

You will understand how the three ancient means of persuasion, credibility, emotion and reason, work together to move audiences, and how to recognise and deploy them ethically in reading, writing and speech.

25 min
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Framing, Emphasis and Audience Perception

Learn how the selection and arrangement of information shapes what audiences believe, and how to recognise and use these techniques responsibly in communication.

25 min
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3

Style and Clarity: Plain Words with Power

Learn how choosing simple, direct language strengthens your persuasive voice and builds trust with any audience.

25 min
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