Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies
Authored by Stephanie Gilbert
English
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of rhetorical questions?
a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or incite problem solving
a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer
a question asked in order to create a calming effect or to ask for a logical answer
a statement made in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point
Tags
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which definition closely matches stereotype?
An over- generalized statement about an entire group of people.
An exaggerated statement.
Words, terms, or phrases that have strong connotations that are meant to appeal to the audience by evoking emotional reactions that go beyond the meaning of the word.
An appeal made to win an argument through the emotions of their audience.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which definition closely matches the definition for direct address?
Where the author directly addresses the audience through the word “you”.
A general statement that sounds factual but is not proven to be true.
An error in logic and reasoning
An over- generalized statement about an entire group of people.
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CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rhetorical device is the following an example of?
"It is an outrage that the school wants to remove the vending machines. This is taking our freedom away!"
Sweeping Generalizations
Direct Address
Rhetorical Questions
Loaded Language
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rhetorical device is the following an example of?
"We must protest until the school removes the vending machines. How much longer should we continue to feed our children junk food?"
Sweeping Generalizations
Direct Address
Rhetorical Questions
Loaded Language
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CCSS.L.6.5A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rhetorical device is the following an example of?
"Whether we keep or remove the school vending machines is an important issue that affects the health of your children."
Sweeping Generalizations
Direct Address
Rhetorical Questions
Loaded Language
Tags
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"All Americans eat fast food."
Which rhetorical device is this cartoon an example of?
Logical Fallacy
Sweeping Generalizations
Hyperbole
Emotional Appeals
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
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