Rhetorical Appeals + Logical Fallacies

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

• Ethos, Pathos, Logos

• Ethos, Pathos, Mythos

• Logos, Pathos, Kairos

• Ethos, Mythos, Kairos

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

• True

• False

What does logical appeal (Logos) primarily appeal to?

• Reason and logic
• Cultural values
• Personal beliefs
• Emotional responses

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

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.

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

• True

• False

What does Pathos rely on?

• Logical reasoning
• Statistical analysis
• Emotional appeal
• Historical context

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.

• It implies logical reasoning.

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.