Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies

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What is a rhetorical question?

Back

A question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

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What is an example of loaded language?

Back

"It is an outrage that the school wants to remove the vending machines. This is taking our freedom away!"

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What is a stereotype?

Back

An over-generalized statement about an entire group of people.

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What is evidence in the context of an argument?

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Specific facts, statistics, and examples that support a claim.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is direct address?

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Where the author directly addresses the audience through the word 'you'.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What is a sweeping generalization?

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A broad statement that applies to all members of a group without exception.

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CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

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What is a logical fallacy?

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An error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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What is an example of a counterargument?

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A viewpoint that opposes the main argument being presented.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

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What is emotional appeal?

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A method of persuasion that targets the audience's emotions.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.7.2D