PBS
Asian Americans Report Rise In Racist Attacks Amid Pandemic
As coronavirus has spread across the U.S., so have reports of violence against people of Asian descent, and the FBI warns a surge in hate crimes could be yet to come. These fears have led to the creation of a website for reporting such...
TED Talks
TED: Insightful human portraits made from data | R. Luke DuBois
Artist R. Luke DuBois makes unique portraits of presidents, cities, himself and even Britney Spears using data and personality. In this talk, he shares nine projects -- from maps of the country built using information taken from millions...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How to use rhetoric to get what you want - Camille A. Langston
How do you get what you want, using just your words? Aristotle set out to answer exactly that question over two thousand years ago with a treatise on rhetoric. Camille A. Langston describes the fundamentals of deliberative rhetoric and...
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Soliloquies
This video explains how to identify soliloquies in a play and interpret their meanings.
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Evaluating Rhetoric
A video titled "Evaluating Rhetoric" which instructs how to identify and evaluate a speaker's rhetoric in persuasive writing.
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Decoding Persuasive Language: Unveiling the Truth Behind Media Messages
This video transcript explores the power of persuasive language in media, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and discernment. It highlights common tactics such as storytelling, evidence presentation, attacks, flattery, and...
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Spotting Logical Fallacies: A Guide to Critical Thinking
This video explains logical fallacies, which are errors in reasoning that make arguments invalid. It gives examples of common fallacies such as false cause, straw man, begging the question, and false dilemma. By learning to spot these...
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Iran Blasts Trump For 'Reckless' Remarks On Nuclear Powers; Warns U.S. Of 'Severe Consequences'
Iran has warned the U.S. of severe consequences following President Trump’s inflammatory remarks. Tehran criticised Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign and urged the U.N. Security Council to condemn his rhetoric. The country also vowed...
Curated Video
What’s Israel saying on the offensive in Lebanon?
Israel's military offensive targets Hezbollah, with 1,600 airstrikes in Lebanon, raising fears of a ground offensive despite US opposition.
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'Animal Farm': reading and discussing Chapter 3
Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in Chapter 3 of Animal Farm. Key learning points: - The pigs are the most intelligent animals on the farm. - Squealer uses rhetoric to control the less intelligent animals. - The pigs appear to...
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Lady Macbeth’s character development across Act 1 of ‘Macbeth’
Pupil outcome: I can explore the presentation of Lady Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 5 and Act 1, Scene 7 of ‘Macbeth’. Key learning points: - Lady Macbeth seems to become more desperate for power throughout Act 1 - Lady Macbeth's desperation...
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Animal Farm: the pigs and the power of rhetoric
Pupil outcome: I can identify how the pigs use rhetoric to control the other animals. Key learning points: - All the pigs use rhetoric to present their messages to the masses. - Whilst all the pigs use rhetoric, they do so in different...
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Julius Caesar 5.1 Performance: Antony Accuses the Conspirators (Lines 40-45)
This video from "Julius Caesar" highlights a heated exchange where Antony confronts the conspirators, vividly accusing them of hypocrisy and cowardice in the assassination of Caesar. The video explores the themes of loyalty, deception,...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Scene Summary
In this video, Brutus speaks to a restless crowd in Rome, defending his role in Caesar's assassination as a patriotic act for the good of Rome. Following Brutus, Mark Antony subtly manipulates public sentiment, turning the crowd towards...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Performance: Brutus, Lines 35-46
This video explores Brutus's justification for his involvement in Julius Caesar's assassination, emphasizing his belief that his actions were necessary for the good of Rome. Brutus declares his readiness to sacrifice his own life for...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Performance: Brutus, Lines 12-33
In this video, we explore Brutus's defense of his role in Julius Caesar's assassination, from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." Brutus presents himself not as a traitor but as a patriot whose love for Rome surpassed his allegiance to...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Performance: Antony, Lines 202-222
In this pivotal scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," Mark Antony cleverly navigates the complex landscape of Roman political sentiments following Caesar's assassination. This video helps viewers understand Antony’s strategic use of...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Performance: Antony, Lines 73-107
This video examines Mark Antony's iconic funeral oration from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," emphasizing his rhetorical skill in swaying public opinion. As Antony addresses the crowd, he questions the accusations of Caesar's ambition...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Interview: Plebeians
This episode explores the immediate aftermath of Julius Caesar's assassination, focusing on the public's reaction through a modern-day focus group format. Viewers are given a unique insight into the thoughts and feelings of ordinary...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Background: The Importance of Oratory
This video explores the importance of oratory in ancient Rome, emphasizing its role in public and political life before the invention of the printing press. Highlighting figures like Cicero, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony, it illustrates...
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Julius Caesar 3.1 Scene Summary
This video examines a pivotal scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," focusing on the dramatic moments of Caesar's assassination and the immediate aftermath as the conspirators confront the consequences of their actions. The video...
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Julius Caesar 3.1 Metaphor: Caesar as a Deer
This video explores Mark Antony's profound use of metaphor in his lament for Julius Caesar, comparing Caesar to a noble deer cornered and killed by hunters. It delves into the implications of these metaphors, enhancing understanding of...
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Julius Caesar 3.1 Interview: Antony
This video provides an in-depth analysis of a pivotal moment in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" through an imaginative interview format with the character Mark Antony. Viewers will explore Antony's complex reactions and strategies...
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Julius Caesar 2.3 Interview: Artemidorus
This video presents a critical conversation where Artemidorus emphasizes the power of effective communication and its pivotal role in politics and personal influence. As Artemidorus prepares to deliver a warning to Caesar about a...