Rhetorical Devices/Logical Fallacies

Rhetorical Devices/Logical Fallacies

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English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.8.6, RI.11-12.5, L.6.5B

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is circular reasoning?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the bandwagon fallacy?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is loaded language?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an anecdote?

Back

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

Tags

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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