What is one of the key aspects of ethos?

Credibility of the speaker or writer.

Logical reasoning in arguments.

Emotional appeal of the audience.

Use of persuasive language techniques.

What does having impressive credentials indicate in terms of ethos?

It indicates a strong ethical appeal.

It shows a lack of credibility.

It suggests emotional manipulation.

What is an example of a logical appeal (logos) when trying to convince your parents to buy you a car?

A. Buying a car will allow me to drive to school and work, saving time and increasing productivity.

B. All my friends have cars, and I feel left out.

C. Having a car will make me more popular at school.

D. I really want a car because it looks cool.

What is an example of a personal appeal (ethos) when trying to convince your parents to buy you a car?

I have been responsible with my current vehicle.

What is the definition of 'Fallacy'?

A) A clear and reasonable connection

What is the 'Bandwagon' fallacy?

A logical fallacy that occurs when something is considered true or acceptable only because it is popular.

A fallacy that involves attacking the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

A fallacy that involves assuming a cause-and-effect relationship where none exists.

A fallacy that involves drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.

The 'Either / Or thinking' fallacy is:

a logical fallacy that involves presenting two opposing options as the only possibilities, when in fact more possibilities exist

a fallacy that involves making assumptions based on limited evidence

a reasoning error that occurs when someone argues that a correlation implies causation

a fallacy that involves attacking the person making an argument rather than the argument itself

The 'Slanted language (loaded words)' fallacy is:

a type of logical fallacy that uses emotionally charged words to influence an audience's perception.

a fallacy that involves attacking the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

a reasoning error that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a sample that is not representative of the population.

a fallacy that involves assuming the truth of the very thing that is being argued.

What is the 'Attacking / name calling (ad hominem)' fallacy?

A logical fallacy that involves attacking the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

A fallacy that involves appealing to the popularity of a claim as a reason for accepting it.

A fallacy that involves assuming that a conclusion is true without evidence.

A fallacy that involves using a false dilemma to force a choice between two options.

The 'Begging the question' fallacy is:

A logical fallacy where the conclusion is assumed in one of the premises.

A fallacy that involves attacking the person instead of the argument.

A fallacy that involves using irrelevant information to distract from the argument.

A fallacy that involves assuming that if one event follows another, the first event caused the second.

What is the 'False analogy' fallacy?

A fallacy that occurs when an argument is based on misleading, superficial, or implausible comparisons.

A fallacy that involves attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself.

A fallacy that assumes a cause-and-effect relationship between two events because they occur together.

A fallacy that involves drawing a conclusion based on insufficient or biased evidence.

What is the 'Non sequitur' fallacy?

A logical fallacy where the conclusion does not follow from the premises.

A fallacy that involves attacking the person instead of the argument.

A fallacy that involves appealing to the popularity of a claim as a reason for accepting it.

A fallacy that involves assuming a cause-and-effect relationship where none exists.

The 'Over generalizations' fallacy is:

a logical fallacy where a conclusion is drawn from a small sample size

a type of argument that uses irrelevant information

a reasoning error that involves circular logic

a fallacy that involves attacking the person instead of the argument

The 'Bandwagon' concept suggests:

following a trend or activity because others are doing it

Which of the following is an example of the 'Bandwagon' concept?

A) "See the movie and discover the surprise ending that everybody’s talking about!"

B) "Study hard to achieve your personal goals."

C) "Eat healthy to maintain a balanced diet."

D) "Exercise regularly for personal well-being."

What is 'Either / Or Thinking'?

A cognitive process that involves considering only two alternatives.

A method of thinking that embraces multiple perspectives.

A strategy for decision-making that involves weighing all possible options.

A way of thinking that avoids binary choices.

What is the main idea of 'Attacking / Name-Calling (Ad hominem)'?

It is a strategy to attack the person instead of the argument.

It is a method to praise the opponent.

It is a way to provide evidence for an argument.

It is a technique to avoid the main issue.

Which of the following is an example of 'Attacking / Name-Calling (Ad hominem)'?

Labeling someone with a disparaging name.

Providing evidence to support a claim.

Discussing the pros and cons of an idea.

What does 'Non Sequitur' mean?

B) A conclusion that does not follow from the evidence presented

A) A conclusion that follows logically

'Begging the Question' is a logical fallacy that involves:

Assuming the conclusion in the premises

Providing evidence that supports the conclusion

Asking a question that leads to a specific answer

Explain the example: 'Prosecutor to defendant: So how did you feel when you killed your wife?' in the context of 'Begging the Question'.

The prosecutor is assuming the defendant killed his wife, which is the point in question.

The prosecutor is asking about the defendant's feelings, not the act itself.

The prosecutor is trying to elicit a confession from the defendant.

The prosecutor is using emotional manipulation to sway the jury.

How is the following statement an example of 'Begging the Question'? "Students will devote more time to studying if they have more study halls. We should cut the number of classes a student takes & add more study halls if we want students to study more."

It assumes what it is trying to prove without evidence.

It provides statistical data to support the claim.

It offers a logical sequence of cause and effect.

It presents a counterargument to the initial claim.

What is a False Analogy?

B) An illogical, trivial, or misleading comparison.

A) A logical comparison between two similar things.

C) A comparison that is always true.

D) A comparison that is based on facts.

What is overgeneralization?

A cognitive distortion where one applies a general rule too broadly.

A method of learning through specific examples.

A technique used in statistical analysis.

A type of logical reasoning used in mathematics.

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What are the three types of rhetorical appeals used in arguments?

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Ethos, Pathos, Mythos

Logos, Pathos, Kairos

Ethos, Mythos, Kairos

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A good argument will generally use a combination of all three appeals to make its case. True or False?

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False

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What does logical appeal (Logos) primarily appeal to?

Reason and logic

Cultural values

Personal beliefs

Emotional responses

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How does logical appeal satisfy the audience?

By appealing to emotions

By providing evidence and reasoning

By using humor

By creating a sense of urgency

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What does logical appeal offer to support its arguments?

Aesthetic appeal emphasizes the beauty of the argument's presentation.

Ethical appeal focuses on the credibility of the speaker.

Logical appeal provides reasoning and evidence to support its arguments.

Emotional appeal relies on personal stories and feelings.

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True or False: Emotional appeal often has a stronger impact than logic or reason.

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What does Pathos rely on?

Logical reasoning

Statistical analysis

Emotional appeal

Historical context

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