Rhetoric in the Apology

This annotation and analysis worksheet guides students through examining rhetorical strategies in Socrates’ speech. Using a selected passage, learners identify irony, contrast, and rhetorical appeals to ethos, logos, and pathos. By dissecting Socratic argumentation, students develop a stronger grasp of persuasive techniques and classical rhetoric. The exercise fosters analytical reading and supports the study of philosophical writing style and moral reasoning.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Rhetorical Analysis and Literary Devices

English Language Arts – Textual Evidence and Annotation

Philosophy – Logic, Persuasion, and Ethical Discourse

English Language Arts – Critical Reading and Reasoning

This worksheet is part of our Apology collection.