quick review

Disproves the opposing viewpoint and explains why the writer's position is better. 

• claim
• counterclaim
• reasons
• evidence

Mistakes in reasoning are called_________.

• logical fallacies

• logical lapses

• rhetorical devices

• reasoning issues

Rhetorical Devices use words in a certain way to convey meaning or to persuade.

• True

• False

Direct address...

• rarely works well

• always works

• builds a connection to the speaker and the audience

• uses specific vocabulary

"Get the flu shot, so the flu doesn't get you! Influenza can lead to serious complications and even death for people in high risk groups. Protect yourself."

This is an example of -

• Hyperbole

• Rhetorical question

• Juxtaposition

• Direct Address

"Some teenagers in our community recently vandalized the park downtown. Teenagers are always so irresponsible and destructive."

This is an example of which logical fallacy?

• Sweeping generalization

• Circular reasoning

• Bandwagon Appeal

• Anecdote

a particular inclination, feeling, or opinion about a subject that is often preconceived or unreasoned

• Opinion

• Bias

• Fact

• Refute

to prove a statement, position, or claim is wrong or false.

• Bias

• Counterclaim

• Refute

• Claim