Interactive Demo
The Rhetorical Calculus
The Rhetorical Calculus is a free, interactive learning demo from the Principles of Public Speaking course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Persuasive Speaking, Logos, Pathos, and Ethos, Rhetorical Analysis, Inspirational Speaking. Play with it directly in your browser — it features 5 sliders. This demo lives in the “Persuasive Speaking and Rhetorical Analysis” section of the course.
How to use this demo
- Drag the sliders to change the inputs and watch the visualization update in real time.
- Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.
What you'll explore
- Persuasive Speaking
- Logos, Pathos, and Ethos
- Rhetorical Analysis
- Inspirational Speaking
- Call to Action
Frequently asked questions
What does the The Rhetorical Calculus demo do?
The principles of influencing audience beliefs, values, and behaviors through logical and emotional appeals. The Rhetorical Calculus turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.
What Principles of Public Speaking concept does The Rhetorical Calculus teach?
The principles of influencing audience beliefs, values, and behaviors through logical and emotional appeals. It focuses on Persuasive Speaking, Logos, Pathos, and Ethos, Rhetorical Analysis, Inspirational Speaking, Call to Action from the “Persuasive Speaking and Rhetorical Analysis” section.
What can I control in The Rhetorical Calculus?
The sliders change the key inputs. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.
How does The Rhetorical Calculus fit into the Principles of Public Speaking course?
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the art and science of public speaking, blending theoretical communication models with practical performance skills. Students explore the evolution of rhetoric, the m… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Persuasive Speaking and Rhetorical Analysis” section. Open the full Principles of Public Speaking course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/principles-of-public-speaking-5a7685ad-4af1-4273-b778-2de11a0f267d for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.
What will I understand better after using The Rhetorical Calculus?
You'll build intuition for Persuasive Speaking, Logos, Pathos, and Ethos, Rhetorical Analysis, Inspirational Speaking, Call to Action — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on Principles of Public Speaking alone.
From the Principles of Public Speaking course
This interactive demo is part of the Persuasive Speaking and Rhetorical Analysis section. Explore the full Principles of Public Speaking course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.
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