Rhetorical Devices & Logical Fallacies

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What is ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical device that refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker, often established through celebrity or expert endorsement.

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What is logos?

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Logos is a rhetorical device that appeals to logic and reason, often using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade an audience.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical device that appeals to the audience's emotions, aiming to evoke feelings such as sympathy, anger, or happiness.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is a mistake in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

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What is the Bandwagon Fallacy?

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The Bandwagon Fallacy is a logical fallacy that suggests something is true or acceptable simply because it is popular or widely believed.

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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 elicit an answer.

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What is circular reasoning?

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Circular reasoning is a logical fallacy in which the conclusion is included in the premise, creating a loop in reasoning.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work, used to make a point or enhance meaning.

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What is repetition in rhetoric?

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Repetition is a rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases to emphasize a point and make it more memorable.

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What is parallelism?

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Parallelism is a rhetorical device that uses similar structures in a series of phrases or sentences to create rhythm and clarity.