Rhetorical Devices Vs. Logical Fallacies

Rhetorical Devices Vs. Logical Fallacies

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Flashcard

English

6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.11-12.5, L.6.6, RI.9-10.5

+5

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Rhetorical device

Back

A literary device that uses words to persuade an audience effectively. They consist of ethos, pathos, and logos.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Logical fallacy

Back

A literary device that uses errors in reasoning and makes arguments less effective and less convincing.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which literary device is preferred to use when writing persuasive essays in an academic setting? Options: rhetorical devices, proper grammar, logical fallacies, metaphors

Back

rhetorical devices

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a logical fallacy and a rhetorical device?

Back

Logical fallacies lack evidence to support their claims when rhetorical devices are proven to persuade an audience.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Ethos is a rhetorical device that---

Back

bases an argument on a good character or the ethics of an authority figure

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Pathos

Back

plays on the audience's emotions in order to effectively persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Logos is a rhetorical device that---

Back

uses clear and concise language to help readers see logically why they should agree with your point

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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