Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies

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

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CCSS.RI.6.4

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.

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TEKS.ELA.E1.11G.I

TEKS.ELA.E2.11G.I

TEKS.ELA.E3.11G.I

TEKS.ELA.E4.11G.I

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.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

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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TEKS.ELA.CW.4A

TEKS.ELA.E1.6B

TEKS.ELA.E3.8E

TEKS.ELA.E4.8E

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

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

"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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TEKS.ELA.CW.4A

TEKS.ELA.E1.6B

TEKS.ELA.E3.8E

TEKS.ELA.E4.8E

Which choice is an example of a rhetorical question?

• Who would not want to help a child in need?

• Who would like to volunteer to help children in need?

The viewpoint or central idea of a piece of persuasive writing is called a(n) __________. 

• counterargument
• explanation
• claim
• evidence

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TEKS.ELA.E2.8

TEKS.ELA.E3.8

TEKS.ELA.E4.8

TEKS.ELA.E1.8

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.II

What persuasive  technique is being used?

• Loaded Language
• Bandwagon
• Testimonial
• Logical Appeal

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TEKS.ELA.E2.8

TEKS.ELA.E3.8

TEKS.ELA.E4.8

TEKS.ELA.2.9E

TEKS.ELA.E1.8