Rhetorical Devices/Logical Fallacies

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What is circular reasoning?

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A logical fallacy where the conclusion is included in the premise, essentially arguing in a circle.

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What is a rhetorical device?

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Any stylistic device or resource of language that an author or speaker uses to persuade or impact the audience.

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What is an analogy?

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A comparison between two different things to highlight a similarity, e.g., 'I need my phone like fish needs water.'

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What is the Bandwagon Fallacy?

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

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What is ethos?

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An appeal to ethics, convincing someone of the character or credibility of the persuader.

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What is pathos?

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An appeal to emotion, aiming to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings.

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What is logos?

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An appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence to support an argument.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A question asked for effect, not requiring an answer, often used to make a point.

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What is repetition in rhetoric?

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The deliberate use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point.

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What is an anecdote?

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