Rhetoric: How persuasive are you? - 6 Minute English
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The art of rhetoric started with the ancient Greek philosophers. Later, during the Roman republic, politicians and statesmen used rhetoric in speeches given to crowds in the public square. Modern politicians may prefer Twitter, but they still use persuasive language. Sam and Neil discuss the topic and teach you related vocabulary.
This week's question
Roman politicians used many rhetorical tricks to persuade people including the 'argumentum ad hominum' which was an attack on their opponent’s moral character. Another was called the 'argumentum ad baculum' – but what did it mean?
a) an argument based on logic
b) an argument based on emotion
c) an argument based on the stick
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
VOCABULARY
soundbite
short and memorable phrase used by politicians
rally
unite to support a common goal
pull the wool over someone’s eyes
(informal) trick or deceive someone
premise
idea you believe to be true and use as the basis for developing an argument
conclusion
decision or plan of action after thinking about something carefully and considering all the relevant facts
polemical
arguing very strongly for or against a particular opinion or idea
[Cover: Getty Images]
You can download the audio and the transcript here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2022/ep-220414
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Churbill jiang
26.04.22 в 23:46
I am confused.
Why did you pronounce the word 'rhetoric' as 'rhetroric'?
Любовь Клыгина
20.04.22 в 08:23
Thank you! It's interesting and not difficult lesson!
Beni Berisha
18.04.22 в 19:55
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Xiomi Redmi
18.04.22 в 07:31
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17.04.22 в 14:31
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Juan Geigel Jr.
16.04.22 в 12:41
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asad ahmed
16.04.22 в 07:20
this is hard to understand
Jesika Kennedy
15.04.22 в 06:12
And the video is not persuasive at all. Work hard next time!!
Larissa Dzudie
15.04.22 в 02:55
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15.04.22 в 01:12
Thank you for your morning lessons. THis 6 minutes lessson is adequate lenght of time to learn English for busy person in a hurry. I will continue learn this.
gemma samion
14.04.22 в 22:55
6 minute English
maxamed raage
14.04.22 в 22:37
Hello good evening I aM new bbc learning English .I want to improve my listening English
Neo (Reloaded)
14.04.22 в 17:02
I use this program as dictation to improve my listening.
Muditha Subodhani
14.04.22 в 16:49
❤️
Neo (Reloaded)
14.04.22 в 15:52
The politician is set to hold a rally this weekend.
The opponents of the new regulation called on workers to rally against it.
The pack of potatoes is full of air. The manufacturers are pulling the wool over our eyes.
Our arguments should not be based on false premises.
With good premises, you will arrive at the right conclusion.
Let's not be polemical. Let's agree to disagree.
Elvan Vensiando
14.04.22 в 15:50
Hello BBC,
would you mind to explain this phrase means: "hitting somebody with a stick" Is it the same meaning with this words "making somebody else in agreement with our arguments by providing some facts to validate some arguments" Or just random ways to win arguments?
Thanks in advance
Alexander Magnus
14.04.22 в 15:22
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14.04.22 в 15:08
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14.04.22 в 15:02
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