Rhetorical Appeals & Logical Fallacies Review

What is the definition of "ethos" in the context of rhetoric?

• An appeal to emotion

• An appeal to ethics and credibility

• An appeal to logic

• A logical fallacy

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes "pathos"?

• An appeal to logic

• An appeal to ethics

• An appeal to emotion

• A logical fallacy

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the definition of "logos" in rhetorical terms.

• An appeal to logic and reason

• An appeal to emotion

• An appeal to ethics

• A type of logical fallacy

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is a "hasty generalization" in the context of logical fallacies?

• A conclusion based on insufficient evidence

• Presenting two options as the only possibilities

• Attacking the person instead of the argument

• Using an authority figure as evidence in an unrelated field

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of a "false dilemma"?

• "You are either with us or against us."

• "Everyone is doing it, so it must be right."

• "He can't be right because he's a bad person."

• "The expert said it, so it must be true."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the "appeal to false authority" fallacy involve?

• Using an expert's opinion in an unrelated field

• Making a conclusion based on limited evidence

• Attacking the person instead of the argument

• Assuming something is true because many people believe it

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which statement is an example of the "bandwagon fallacy"?

• "If you don't vote for this candidate, you're not a true citizen."

• "Most people believe in this, so it must be true."

• "He can't be trusted because he lied once."

• "The scientist said it, so it must be correct."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is an "ad hominem" attack?

• Attacking the person instead of the argument

• Presenting two options as the only possibilities

• Using an authority figure as evidence in an unrelated field

• Assuming something is true because many people believe it

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of "ethos" in an argument?

• A speaker uses statistical data to support their claim.

• A speaker tells a personal story to evoke sympathy.

• A speaker cites their years of experience in the field.

• A speaker presents a false choice between two options.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept