Rhetorical Devices Vs. Logical Fallacies

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Adriana Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the meaning of rhetorical device?
A literary device that contains errors in reasoning, which makes arguments less effective and less convincing.
A literary device that uses illogical thinking. Therefore, is NOT recommended to use in an academic setting.
A literary device that uses words to persuade an audience effectively. They consist of ethos, pathos, and logos.
A literary device that was created by the Greek philosopher, but is no longer useful.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the meaning of logical fallacy?
A literary device that is strong and effective. It was created by the ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle.
A literary device that is commonly used in an acadmic setting for its effectiveness.
A literary device that is used to persuade an audience effectively.
A literary device that uses errors in reasoning and makes arguments less effective and less convincing.
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which literary device is preferred to use when writing persuasive essays in an academic setting?
rhetorical devices
proper grammar
logical fallacies
metaphors
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CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.7.8
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the difference between a logical fallacy and a rhetorical device?
Rhetorical devices are an ineffective means of persuasion.
Logical fallacies lack evidence to support their claims when rhetorical devices are proven to persuade an audience.
Logical fallacies contain ethos, pathos, and logos when rhetorical devices do not.
College professors prefer their students use logical fallacies over rhetorical devices when writing a persuasive essay.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What are the types of rhetorical devices? Select THREE correct answers.
pathos
ethos
bandwagon
logos
red herring
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following are types of logical fallacies? Select THREE correct answers.
bandwagon
ethos
hasty generalization
logos
slippery slope
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Ethos is a rhetorical device that---
is ineffective because it is supported by social pressure to be like everyone else
makes a conclusion on an entire group based on a small, unreasonable example
bases an argument on a good character or the ethics of an authority figure
switches the subject in order to draw attention away from the true issue in an argument
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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