Semester Exam Practice

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A flawed, deceptive, or wrong argument that can be proven wrong with reasoning.

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What are Ethos, Pathos, and Logos?

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Rhetorical Appeals used to persuade.

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Which in-text citation is correct for an online source authored by Ashley Renick?

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(Renick)

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Pathos is the appeal to _______

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Emotions.

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What type of evidence is this? 'In the last ten years, 83.7 percent of those diagnosed with ___ went into remission.'

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Empirical.

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Define Ethos in the context of rhetoric.

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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker.

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What is Pathos used for in persuasive writing?

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Pathos is used to evoke emotions in the audience.

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What does Logos appeal to?

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Logos appeals to logic and reason.

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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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What is an anecdotal evidence?

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Anecdotal evidence is based on personal accounts rather than scientific data.