Rhetoric and Persuasion

Which of the following would be a technique that implements logos?

• Using pictures of a hurt child
• Including research 
• Having someone credible who agrees with you
• Making people laugh

In this advertisement, which device is used THE MOST?

• Pathos
• Logos
• Ethos
• You're Gross

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.SL.8.2

CCSS.SL.8.3

One way to incorporate pathos into your own speech is to....

• Use loaded words and description in your argument
• Include research and credible websites
• Interview people to use as proof
• Punch them in the stomach. That'll make 'em feel something for sure.

"100% of students who use their class time wisely complete their project and are successful" is an example of __________

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos
• magical fairy dust

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."

• ethos
• logos
• pathos

What is a logical fallacy?

• A type of panther
• An error in reasoning
• Reasoning based on inductive leaps
• Slippery Slope

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

What is context?

• An opinion
• An argument
• The situation that brought about the need for the argument
• A type of house

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is rhetoric?

• Art
• Math
• Science
• the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

_{Choose which type of fallacy is illustrated below:}

"Of course council member Acevedo doesn't want to build a new high school; she doesn't have any children herself."

_{(Hint: Personal attack on those who support an opposing position.)}

• Post Hoc

• Ad hominem

• Straw Man

• Slippery Slope

_{Choose which type of fallacy is illustrated below:}

"Everybody cheats on their taxes just a little bit."

_{(Hint: Encourages the audience to go along with the crowd.)}

• Bandwagon

• Ad hominem

• Straw Man

• Slippery Slope