Rhetorical Devices/Logical Fallacies

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What is an analogy?

Back

A comparison between two different things that share some similarities, often used to explain a concept by relating it to something familiar.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is circular reasoning?

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A logical fallacy where the conclusion is included in the premise, essentially arguing that something is true because it is true.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is a slippery slope fallacy?

Back

A logical fallacy that suggests that a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in some significant effect, often negative.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is a rhetorical device?

Back

Any stylistic element or resource of language that an author or speaker uses to persuade or create a desired impact on the audience.

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What is the bandwagon fallacy?

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A logical fallacy that suggests something is true or right because many people believe it to be so.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What is loaded language?

Back

Words or phrases that are emotionally charged and intended to provoke a strong reaction, often used to persuade.

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What is an anecdote?

Back

A short, personal story used to illustrate a point or make a connection with the audience.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is a straw man argument?

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A logical fallacy that misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is sweeping generalization?

Back

A logical fallacy that makes a broad claim based on insufficient evidence, often ignoring exceptions.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What is repetition in rhetoric?

Back

The deliberate use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point or idea.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4