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WorksheetsRhetorics, Logical Fallacies, and Rhetoric Appeals Oh My!
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Worksheet time: 35mins
What is non-sequitur?
A logical fallacy in which an idea is repeated rather than giving a valid reason
A logical fallacy in which the argument focuses the attention on the people giving the argument rather than the argument itself
A logical fallacy in which and idea or conclusion that does not follow logically is used based upon evidence
A logical fallacy in which you rely on the emotional passion of a crowd when making the argument
What is the Circular Reasoning fallacy?
A logical fallacy in which someone changes the subject to draw attention away from the main issue
A logical fallacy in which the argument says something is good or correct because it is a tradition
A logical fallacy in which an authority is used to endorse you claim when this authority has nothing to do with the subject
A logical fallacy in which an idea is repeated rather than giving a reason
What is the Straw-Man fallacy?
A logical fallacy in which a false assumption is made that there are only two possibilities
A logical fallacy that gives false characteristics to an argument and then attacks the opposing side based on these false and dramatized characteristics.
A logical fallacy in which a seemingly benign idea or starting point leads to a catastrophic event that often times is unrealistic
A logical fallacy in which specific words are used to target an emotion with the audience
What is the Ad Hominem fallacy?
A logical fallacy in which a conclusion does not follow logically based on the evidence
A logical fallacy in which someone changes the subject to draw attention away from the main issue
A logical fallacy in which an idea is repeated instead of giving a valid reason
A logical fallacy in which the argument focuses its attention of the people giving the argument rather than the argument itself
What is the false Dichotomy fallacy?
A logical fallacy in which the false assumption is made that there are only two choices
A logical fallacy in which a conclusion is drawn about an entire group based on insufficient evidence
A logical fallacy in which the argument relies on emotion from the audience
A logical fallacy in which an authority that had nothing to do with the argument is used to endorse your claim
What is the Hasty Generalization fallacy?
A logical fallacy in which the topic is changed to draw attention away from the argument
A logical fallacy in which a generalization is made about an entire group based on insufficient evidence
A logical fallacy in which the argument says that something is good or correct because it is a tradition
A logical fallacy in which the argument relies on emotion from the audience
What is the red herring fallacy?
A logical fallacy in which a generalization is made about an entire group that is based on little evidence
A logical fallacy in which the argument focuses less on the actual topic and more on the people giving the argument
A logical fallacy in which the subject is changed to draw attention away from the issue
A logical fallacy that claims something is good or bad because it is a tradition
What is the bandwagon fallacy?
A logical fallacy in which the argument gives false characteristics to the opposing side and then attacks said false characteristics
A logical fallacy where the argument relies on emotion from the audience
A logical fallacy in which an authority that has nothing to do with the topic endorses your argument
A logical fallacy in which the conclusion that does not follow logically is based on the evidence
What is the Appeal to tradition fallacy?
A logical fallacy in which the argument says that something is good or bad because it is a tradition
A logical fallacy in which the argument focuses less on the actual topic and more on the people on the opposing side
A logical fallacy in which the topic is changed to draw attention away from the actual issue
A logical fallacy in which a generalization is made about an entire group based on false evidence
What is the Slippery Slope fallacy?
A fallacy that you rely on the emotional passion of the crowd
A fallacy where you use targeted words to get a specific reaction from the audience
A fallacy in which you start with a seemingly innocent action that ends up with an unexpected ending.
A rhetoric in which you compare things using like or as
What is the loaded language fallacy
A fallacy when you use specific words to target an emotion
A fallacy where you give false characteristics to the opposing side and then attack these characteristics
A fallacy in which you attack the person giving the argument instead of the actual argument
A fallacy in which you argue that something is good or bad because it is tradition
What is the Testimonial Fallacy?
A fallacy in which you repeat an idea instead of giving an actual argument
A fallacy in which a false assumption is given that there are only two choices in an argument
A fallacy in which someone changes the subject to draw attention away from the argument.
A fallacy in which a person endorses your argument who has nothing to do with said argument
Strawman
Testimonial
Non-Sequitur
Bandwagon
Circular Reasoning
False Dichotomy
Testimonial
Red Herring
Caroline says that she thinks her friends should not be so rude to the new girl. Jenna says that she cannot believe that Caroline is choosing to be better friends with the new girl than the girls who have always known her.
Red Herring
Circular Reasoning
Ad Hominem
Straw-Man
Jim is a liar and a mean person why should we trust this liar?
Ad Hominem
Appeal to Tradition
False Dichotomy
Non-Sequitur
Red Herring
Ad Hominem
False Dichotomy
Bandwagon
Circular Reasoning
Hasty Generalizations
Appeal to Tradition
Testimonial
What is the bandwagon fallacy?
A logical fallacy in which the argument gives false characteristics to the opposing side and then attacks said false characteristics
A logical fallacy where the argument relies on emotion from the audience
A logical fallacy in which an authority that has nothing to do with the topic endorses your argument
A logical fallacy in which the conclusion that does not follow logically is based on the evidence
Why should we worry about pandas becoming extinct when there are homeless people in our country?
Non-Sequitur
Circular Reasoning
Hasty Generalization
Red Herring
Slippery Slope
Red Herring
Loaded Language
Bandwagon
Appeal to Tradition
Circular Reasoning
Ad Hominem
Testimonial
Red Herring
Slippery Slope
Circular Reasoning
False Dichotomy
Loaded Language
Testimonial
Straw-Man
Non-Sequitur
Ad Hominem
Testimonial
Slippery Slope
False Dichotomy
An appeal to credibility
Pathos
Ethos
Fakos
Logos
An Appeal to logic
pathos
don'tmakesenseos
ethos
logos
An appeal to emotion
Pathos
Logos
Ethos
Notthisoneos
Pathos Example
Ethos Example
Logos Example
Logos Examples
Ethos Examples
Pathos Examples
Logos Examples
Ethos Examples
Pathos Examples
What is a rhetorical question?
The substitution fo the name of an attribute for the thing meant
A question asked not for the answer, but for the influence over the audience
An exaggeration so great no one will ever believe it
Asking a question and then answering it yourself
Do you think money grows on trees?
Example of Hypophoric Question
Example of Anaphora
Example of Rhetorical Question
Example of Simile
What is a Hypophoric Question?
Elaborating on a definition to ensure no one missed the point
A short amusing story about a real incident of person
An account of an event of happening that does not necessarily create much of a visual image
Asking a question and then answering it yourself
Am I a good person? Well... Yes! I am a benevolent person who cares about others.
Synecdoche
Metonymy
Hyperbole
Hypophoric Question
What is a metaphor?
Using vivid details to paint a picture for the audience
A trio of characters, events or any information that is more effective than any other combination
A word or phrase is applied/compared to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses and establishes rhythm
The clouds were a blanket across the sky.
Metaphor
Anaphora
Synecdoche
Description
What is a simile
A kind of metaphor that uses like or as in its comparison
An exaggeration so great no one will believe it
A short amusing story about a real incident or person
Elaborating on a definition to ensure no one missed the point
The dish was like a symphony on my tongue
Simile
Magic Three
Anecdote
Extended metaphor
What is a hyperbole?
Seeks to express a thought or impression by under-emphasizing the extent to which a statement may be true
Using vivid details to paint a picture for the audience
An exaggeration so great no one will believe it
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
I could eat a horse!
Euphemism
Anaphora
Imagery
Hyperbole
What is an understatement?
To mention something in disclaiming intention of mentioning it- or pretending to deny what is really affirmed
Seeks to express a thought or impression by under-emphasizing the extent to which a statement may be true
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to be unpleasant or embarrassing
Using the pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance
It's only world peace! Why is that important?
Connotation
Euphemism
Metaphor
Understatement
What is irony?
A statement that means the opposite of what it is saying
A kind of metaphor that uses like or as in its comparison
An account of an event or happening that does not necessarily create much of visual image
To mention something in disclaiming intention of mentioning it -or pretending to deny what is really affirmed
A cat being chased by mouse
synecdoche
anaphora
hyperbole
irony
What is synecdoche?
The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant
using vivid details to paint a picture for the audience
A part is made to represent the whole
A trio of characters, events, any other information is more effective than any other combination
All hand on deck!
Extended Metaphor
Description
Anecdote
metonymy
What is metonymy
A question asked not for the answer but the influence over the audience
The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjuncto for that of the thing meant
Elaborating on a definition to ensure no one missed the point
A short amusing story about a real incident or person
The White house made a statement last night
synecdoche
hypophora
apophasis
distinctio
What is imagery ?
A statement that means the opposite of what it is saying
A part is made to represent the whole
Using vivid details to paint a picture for the audience
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of a successive clauses and establishes rhythm
The soft bed with its cream colored comforter seemed like a dream come true at the end of a long stressful day.
Understatement
Rhetorical Question
Rule of Threes
Imagery
What is Description?
A kind of metaphor that uses like or as in its comparison
An account of an event or happening that does not necessarily create much of a visual image
A statement that means the opposite of what it is saying
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
The bed looked comfortable when it was time to go to bed.
Euphemisims
Extended Metaphor
Apophasis
Description
What is rule of threes?
A trio of character event any other information is more effective than any other combination.
seeks to express a thought or impression by under emphasizing the extent to which a statement
A statement that means the opposite of what it is saying
A short amusing story about a real incident or person
The three little pigs has many examples of
Rule of threes
Anaphora
Hypophora
Simile
What is Parallelism
An idea or feeling that word invokes in addition or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for the thing meant
Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance
Using vivid details to paint a picture for the audience
Susie likes to run, jump, and play
parallelism
metonym
anecdote
connotation
What is an anaphora?
An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clause and establishes rhythm
To mention something in disclaiming intention of mentioning it-or pretending to deny what is really affirmed
Asking a question and then answering your own question
I believe that everyone should have equal rights. I believe that everyone should be treated nicely. I believe..... I believe... I believe.
extended metaphor
rule of threes
description
anaphora
What is an anecdote?
An account of an event or happening that does not necessarily create much of a visual image
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
Elaborating on a definition to ensure no one missed the point
A short amusing story about a real incident or person
This one time in the 9th grade at marching band my friends and I...
Distinctio
Anaphora
Anecdote
Extended Metaphor
What is a Euphemism?
Using vivid details to paint a picture for the audience
A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
A kind of metaphor that uses like or as in its comparison
Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level importance
Your grandmother passed away.
Euphemism
Apophasis
Rule of Threes
Imagery
What is a connotation?
Anecdote
An Idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning
Anaphora
Understatement
Words like intruder, guest, soggy, moist, bargain, and cheapskate all are examples of words with
Irony
Distinctio
Connotations
Apophasis
What is a distinctio?
A short amusing story about a real incident or person
An account of an event or happening that does not necessarily
A trio of characters events any other information is more effective than any other combination.
Elaborating on a definition to ensure no one missed the point
Communism, by which I mean the socialist communalism which comes after the centralized state, has yet to be tried anywhere in the real world.
Distinctio
Euphemisms
Description
Irony
What is apophasis?
A short amusing story about a real incident or person
Using vivid details to paint a picture for the audience
To mention something in disclaiming intention of mentioning it- or pretending to deny what is really affirmed.
Elaborating on a definition to ensure no one missed the point
I'm not going to mention animal cruelty because there is no reason to bring up such a pressing topic at a light event.
Simile
Apophasis
Understatement
Connotation
