Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies Flashcard: Misbehaving Class

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer. Example: 'Do I look like I care?'

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What is loaded language?

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Loaded language is wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes. Example: 'I am firm, you are stubborn, and he is pig-headed.'

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What is juxtaposition?

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Juxtaposition is a literary technique in which two or more ideas, places, characters, or their actions are placed side by side to develop comparisons and contrasts. Example: 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'

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What is an example of juxtaposition?

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An example of juxtaposition is: 'The sound of silence was deafening.'

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Who wrote 'A Raisin in the Sun'?

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The play 'A Raisin in the Sun' was written by Lorraine Hansberry.

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What is the purpose of a rhetorical question in writing?

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The purpose of a rhetorical question is to engage the reader, provoke thought, or emphasize a point without expecting a direct answer.

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What is an example of a rhetorical device?

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An example of a rhetorical device is anaphora, which is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. Example: 'I have a dream...'

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid. It often misleads or confuses the audience.

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What is an example of a logical fallacy?

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An example of a logical fallacy is the ad hominem fallacy, where an argument is rebutted by attacking the character of the person making it.

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What is the effect of using loaded language in an argument?

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Using loaded language can sway the audience's emotions and create bias, making the argument more persuasive but less objective.