Rhetorical Devices and Fallacy Quiz

Identify the rhetorical device used in the following statement: 'It's not just a car; it's a symbol of freedom and independence.'

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Metaphor

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Identify the rhetorical device used in the following statement: 'If you don't support this policy, you must not care about the environment.'

• False dilemma

• Straw man

• Ad hominem

• Red herring

Analyzing the use of rhetorical devices: Explain how the use of repetition in the statement 'We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets' enhances its impact.

• The repetition emphasizes the determination and resolve of the speaker.

• The repetition is a sign of weakness in the speaker

• The repetition is used to confuse the audience

• The repetition makes the statement less impactful

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Analyzing the use of rhetorical devices: Discuss how the use of a rhetorical question in the statement 'Are we going to let our country be taken over by these outsiders?' influences the audience.

• It encourages the audience to ignore the issue altogether.

• It prompts the audience to consider the potential consequences and take a stance on the issue.

• It confuses the audience and makes them unsure of their stance.

• It makes the audience feel indifferent towards the issue.

Recognizing logical fallacies: Identify the logical fallacy in the following argument: 'If we ban sugary drinks, next they'll want to ban all junk food. We can't let that happen.'

• Straw man fallacy

• Ad hominem fallacy

• Appeal to authority fallacy

• Slippery slope fallacy

Recognizing logical fallacies: What type of fallacy is committed in the following statement: 'You can't trust her opinion on the matter because she's always been biased.'

• Red herring

• Ad hominem

• False cause

• Straw man

Evaluating the impact of fallacies: Explain how the use of ad hominem attacks in a debate can distract from the actual issues being discussed.

• Ad hominem attacks help to focus on the actual issues being discussed

• Ad hominem attacks have no impact on the actual issues being discussed

• Ad hominem attacks distract from the actual issues being discussed by focusing on attacking the person making the argument.

• Ad hominem attacks strengthen the credibility of the person making the argument

Evaluating the impact of fallacies: Discuss the potential consequences of using the slippery slope fallacy in a persuasive argument.

• Exaggeration of potential consequences and weakening of credibility

• Strengthening of credibility and solidifying the argument

• Enhancing the logical reasoning and avoiding emotional manipulation

• Encouraging critical thinking and promoting open-mindedness

Differentiating between types of fallacies: Differentiate between the straw man fallacy and the red herring fallacy, providing examples of each.

• The straw man fallacy involves misrepresenting someone else's argument in order to make it easier to attack, while the red herring fallacy involves diverting attention from the real issue by focusing on an irrelevant topic.

• The straw man fallacy involves presenting a false dilemma, while the red herring fallacy involves diverting attention from the real issue by focusing on an irrelevant topic.

• The straw man fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself, while the red herring fallacy involves presenting a false dilemma.

• The straw man fallacy involves diverting attention from the real issue by focusing on an irrelevant topic, while the red herring fallacy involves misrepresenting someone else's argument in order to make it easier to attack.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Differentiating between types of fallacies: Compare and contrast the appeal to authority fallacy and the bandwagon fallacy, highlighting their differences and similarities.

• The appeal to authority fallacy relies on the popularity of the belief, while the bandwagon fallacy relies on the expertise of the source.

• The appeal to authority fallacy relies on the expertise of the source, while the bandwagon fallacy relies on the credibility of the source.

• The appeal to authority fallacy relies on the popularity of the belief, while the bandwagon fallacy relies on the credibility of the source.

• The appeal to authority fallacy relies on the credibility of the source, while the bandwagon fallacy relies on the popularity of the belief.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D