Rhetorical Appeals & Logical Fallacies

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal that uses facts, statistics, and evidence to persuade an audience.

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What does Ethos refer to in persuasion?

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Ethos refers to the credibility or character of the speaker or author used to persuade an audience.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal that persuades an audience by appealing to their emotions, such as love, pity, and anger.

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What is an Ad Hominem fallacy?

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An Ad Hominem fallacy occurs when someone attacks the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

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What does 'Begging the Question' mean?

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'Begging the Question' is a logical fallacy where the claim is based on evidence or support that is in doubt.

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What is a Hasty Generalization?

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A Hasty Generalization is a fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence.

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What is a Faulty Analogy?

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A Faulty Analogy is a fallacy that occurs when an analogy is drawn between two things that are not truly comparable.

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How does Logos differ from Pathos?

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Logos appeals to logic and reason, while Pathos appeals to emotions.

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What is the role of Ethos in persuasive writing?

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Ethos establishes the speaker's credibility, making the argument more persuasive.

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Can you give an example of Pathos in advertising?

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An advertisement showing a sad animal in need of a home appeals to Pathos by evoking feelings of compassion.