Rhetorical Elements and Logic Fallacies

Which of the following best defines ethos in rhetoric?

• The emotional appeal of the speaker
• The credibility of the speaker
• The logical reasoning of the speaker
• The timing of the speaker's argument

What does kairos refer to in an argument?

• The logic behind the argument
• The emotional appeal of the speaker
• The right timing for the argument
• The credibility of the speaker

Which of the following best describes logos?

• The emotional appeal of the speaker
• The timing of the argument
• The logic used in the argument
• The credibility of the speaker

What is the focus of pathos in persuasion?

• The emotional appeal to the audience
• The logical reasoning of the speaker
• The timing of the speaker’s message
• The credibility of the speaker

What is an ad hominem fallacy?

• Attacking the person, not the argument
• Relying on popular opinion for proof
• Misrepresenting an opponent's argument
• Presenting only two possible choices

What happens in a straw man fallacy?

• Attacking the person, not the argument
• Presenting only two possible choices
• Distorting the opponent's argument
• Relying on popular opinion for proof

What does the false dilemma fallacy involve?

• Presenting two extreme choices only
• Drawing conclusions from limited evidence
• Attacking the person, not the argument
• Misrepresenting an opponent's argument

What is a bandwagon fallacy?

• Believing something based on popularity
• Distorting an opponent's argument
• Drawing conclusions from limited evidence
• Presenting only two possible choices

What happens in a false cause fallacy?

• Assuming correlation equals causation
• Attacking the person, not the argument
• Relying on popular opinion for proof
• Presenting only two extreme choices

What occurs in an appeal to authority fallacy?

• Relying on an authority, not on facts
• Assuming correlation equals causation
• Distorting the opponent's argument
• Believing something based on tradition