Rhetorical Fallacies

Which of the following is the definition of Ad Hominem?

• Overstating something; stretching the truth
• Making an unfair, too broad assumption about a person or a group of people.
• When you focus and attack someone's personality, character, or other qualities instead of the opponents supporting evidence.
• Assumptions about all members of a group or all of a certain type of thing; can be misleading 

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CCSS.RI.6.4

Which of the following is an example of an argument using exaggeration?

• If students were on time to school, we would have higher test scores.
• The President of the Neighborhood Association believes that all billboards are the ugliest things anyone has ever invented.
• I believe that Mrs. Smith has horrible posture, therefore would not be a suitable Cheer coach.
• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Which of the following is an example of an argument using Ad Hominem?

• Mrs. Fletcher, I have noticed that when I listened to music, I have done well on my school work. In fact, on the past three assignments, I have gotten an 85 or above when I listened to music while I have done them. 
• I have taken very good care of my puppy, mom. Everyday this week, I have woken up 10 minutes earlier than I needed to in order take Sparky outside to do his business. I should be able to get another pet because I have been responsible.
• Dr. Duncan, I have noticed that you're folder is very messy and that all your papers are almost spilling out. I believe that means that students should not have to carry backpacks at school because we would not do the same thing as you.
• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Which of the following is the definition of categorical claim?

• Assumptions about all members of a group or all of a certain type of thing; can be misleading 
• Overstating something; stretching the truth
• Making an unfair, too broad assumption about a person or a group of people.
• When you focus and attack someone's personality, character, or other qualities instead of the opponents supporting evidence.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.8

Which of the following is the definition of stereotyping?

• Overstating something; stretching the truth
• When you focus and attack someone's personality, character, or other qualities instead of the opponents supporting evidence.
• Assumptions about all members of a group or all of a certain type of thing; can be misleading 
• Making an unfair, too broad assumption about a person or a group of people.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

Which of the following is an example of an argument using Ad Hominem?

• If students were on time to school, we would have higher test scores.
• The President of the Neighborhood Association believes that all billboards are the ugliest things anyone has ever invented.
• I believe that Mrs. Smith has horrible posture, therefore would not be a suitable Cheer coach.
• None of the above

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CCSS.SL.6.3

What is the definition of exaggeration?

• Making an unfair, too broad assumption about a person or a group of people.
• Overstating something; stretching the truth
• When you focus and attack someone's personality, character, or other qualities instead of the opponents supporting evidence.
• Assumptions about all members of a group or all of a certain type of thing; can be misleading 

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D