Activity 3
Analyzing Old Major’s Speech
Analyzing Old Major’s Speech Name
Chapter I period
Directions: Using Old Major’s speech in Chapter I in Animal Farm, identify his main points using the chart provided ,the
major method used to persuade, and the effect it would have on the animals.
Three Methods of Persuasion: logos – appeal to reason
pathos – appeal to emotion
ethos – appeal to one’s character or morality
Ch I Main Points of Paragraph Methods of Persuasion Effect on Animals
1st paragraph / * Old Major doesn’t have long to live* He has been thinking a lot and wants to share his understanding about life / * pathos (sympathy for him because he’s dying) / * The animals will listen because he is old and wise
2nd paragraph / * Life is short and cruel for the animals
* No animal in England is free
* The truth is that all animals live a life of slavery and misery / * ethos (life is unjust and cruel. This is wrong) / * The animals will feel outraged at the injustice
3rd paragraph
Ch I / Main Points of Paragraph / Methods of Persuasion / Effect on Animals
4th paragraph
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6th paragraph
7th paragraph