Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies

Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies

by Waynette Williams

Multiple Choice

"4 out of 5 people want to see the new Avengers movie."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Multiple Select

"A donation of 5 dollars a week can make the difference in the lives of these homeless puppies."

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Multiple Choice

Using a celebrity endorsement:

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Multiple Choice

What category does this quote below belong in:

"I'm gonna get an iPhone because everybody else has an iPhone and they're cool."

• Bandwagon

• Bribing

• Begging

• Logos

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of overgeneralization?

Kevin's grandmother does not know how to use a computer, so...

• ...Kevin teaches her how to use his Chromebook.

• ...Kevin thinks all elderly people are computer illiterate.

• ...Kevin buys her an iPad instead.

Multiple Choice

What type of connotation does the following word have?
EXCITING

• Positive
• Negative
• Neither (Neutral)

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of Slippery Slope?

If you don't brush your teeth this morning...

• ...all of your teeth will fall out and no one will ever offer you a job.

• ...you will regret it halfway through the day.

• ...you will be sure to remember to brush them this evening.

Multiple Choice

What type of connotation does the following word have?
DANGEROUS

• Positive
• Negative
• Neither (Neutral)

​Today we are going to continue discussing Logical/Rhetorical Fallacies.

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​We are going to add two more to our list.

​Ad Hominem

​Rhetorical Question

​Logical Fallacies continued

Multiple Choice

An attack or reaction to the person rather than the person’s point/argument

• ad hominem

• bandwagon

• circular reasoning

• either/or

Ad Hominem

• This fallacy attempts to disprove an opponent’s argument by attacking their character or some other detail about them.

• Example 1: 

  The students think I should be more fair in my discipline, but what do they know? They’re just kids.

Rhetorical Questions

What's the deal with that?

Rhetorical Questions:

• Start a discussion - "How many people will have to die before we take action?"

• Make a point - "Can't you do anything right?"

• Create a certain tone - "Going to bed late will leave you tired in the morning. Who knew?"

Multiple Select

Select all of the examples of rhetorical questions.

• When will this end?

• What's in a name? A rose called by any other would smell as sweet.

• “…O Wind,

  If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?”

  -Percy Bysshe Shelley

• When will this play end?

Multiple Choice

Pick one that represents the image

• abusive ad hominem

• circumstantial ad hominem

• tu quoque

• guilt by association

Multiple Choice

Which Question Is Rhetorical ?

• "Do you want to teach the class today?"

• "Can I come over after school?"

• "Would you like something to drink?"

• "May I use the Restroom?"

Multiple Choice

Is A Rhetorical Question meant to be Answered ?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Which Question Has An Obvious Answers ?

• "How was work today?"

• "Do cats meow? "

• "What's your favorite food?"

• " What do you like to do for fun?"