Understanding Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies

What is a rhetorical question used for?

• To get an answer

• To make a point

• To confuse the audience

• To provide information

Which rhetorical device involves repeating words or phrases to emphasize a point?

• Restatement

• Repetition

• Direct address

• Rhetorical question

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is an example of an overgeneralization?

• All cats are mean

• If we allow students to redo one test, they'll want to redo every test

• Isn't it obvious?

• Using 'you' or 'we' in a speech

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which fallacy attributes a complex issue to one simple cause?

• Slippery slope

• Overgeneralization

• Single cause fallacy

• Rhetorical question

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the purpose of understanding rhetorical devices and logical fallacies?

• To become better listeners and critical thinkers

• To confuse the audience

• To make arguments more complex

• To avoid making decisions