Rhetorical Devices and Logical Fallacies

What is the definition of rhetorical questions?

• a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or incite problem solving

• a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer

• a question asked in order to create a calming effect or to ask for a logical answer

• a statement made in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point

Which rhetorical device is the following an example of? "It is an outrage that the school wants to remove the vending machines. This is taking our freedom away!"

• Sweeping Generalizations

• Direct Address

• Rhetorical Questions

• Loaded Language

Which rhetorical device is the following an example of?"We must protest until the school removes the vending machines. How much longer should we continue to feed our children junk food?"

• Sweeping Generalizations

• Direct Address

• Rhetorical Questions

• Loaded Language

Which rhetorical device is the following an example of?"Whether we keep or remove the school vending machines is an important issue that affects the health of your children."

• Sweeping Generalizations

• Direct Address

• Rhetorical Questions

• Loaded Language

Exaggeration of the likely consequences of an action, designed to show that a misstep today could result in a disaster in the future Ex: We can't allow students to bring beverages into the auditorium. If we do, soon they'll start bringing in snacks and then full meals. In no time at all, the place will be filled with trash, rats, and cockroaches. Good grief, we'd probably have to condemn the building.

• Ad Hominem

• Straw Man

• Slippery Slope

• Hasty Generalization

appeals to the popularity of a practice or concept as a method of persuasion

• bandwagon

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  stereotyping

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  loaded language

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  slippery slope

Using a personal experience or an isolated example instead of a sound argument or compelling evidence

• Anecdote

• Stereotypes

• Loaded Language

• Bandwagon Appeals

Consider the statement: "All politicians are corrupt." What type of logical error is this?

• Bias

• Generalization

• Paradox

• Irony

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which rhetorical device is this cartoon an example of?

• Logical Fallacy

• Sweeping Generalizations

• Hyperbole

• Emotional Appeals

Which choice is an example of a rhetorical question?

• Who would not want to help a child in need?

• Who would like to volunteer to help children in need?