WorksheetsRhetorical Devices Vs. Logical Fallacies
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is the meaning of rhetorical device?
A literary device that contains errors in reasoning, which makes arguments less effective and less convincing.
A literary device that uses illogical thinking. Therefore, is NOT recommended to use in an academic setting.
A literary device that uses words to persuade an audience effectively. They consist of ethos, pathos, and logos.
A literary device that was created by the Greek philosopher, but is no longer useful.
What is the meaning of logical fallacy?
A literary device that is strong and effective. It was created by the ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle.
A literary device that is commonly used in an acadmic setting for its effectiveness.
A literary device that is used to persuade an audience effectively.
A literary device that uses errors in reasoning and makes arguments less effective and less convincing.
Which literary device is preferred to use when writing persuasive essays in an academic setting?
rhetorical devices
proper grammar
logical fallacies
metaphors
What is the difference between a logical fallacy and a rhetorical device?
Rhetorical devices are an ineffective means of persuasion.
Logical fallacies lack evidence to support their claims when rhetorical devices are proven to persuade an audience.
Logical fallacies contain ethos, pathos, and logos when rhetorical devices do not.
College professors prefer their students use logical fallacies over rhetorical devices when writing a persuasive essay.
What are the types of rhetorical devices? Select THREE correct answers.
pathos
ethos
bandwagon
logos
red herring
Which of the following are types of logical fallacies? Select THREE correct answers.
bandwagon
ethos
hasty generalization
logos
slippery slope
Ethos is a rhetorical device that---
is ineffective because it is supported by social pressure to be like everyone else
makes a conclusion on an entire group based on a small, unreasonable example
bases an argument on a good character or the ethics of an authority figure
switches the subject in order to draw attention away from the true issue in an argument
Pathos is a rhetorical device that---
plays on the audience's emotions in order to effectively persuade
switches the subject in order to draw attention away from the true issue in an argument
is based on a conclusion with no clear connection to the evidence which is used to support it
claims that extreme consequences will result from a particular action, without any real evidence to show for it
Logos is a rhetorical device that---
is a false claim because the consequence escalates to an extreme
switches the subject in order to draw attention away from the true issue in an argument
is ineffective because it is supported by social pressure
uses clear and concise language to help readers see logically why they should agree with your point
A student says, "We should all make a TikTok." Which type of logical fallacy is the student using?
bandwagon
slippery slope
red herring
non sequitur
A student driver says, "All sports car drivers are aggressive drivers." Which logical fallacy did the student driver use?
bandwagon
red herring
hasty generalization
slippery slope
A student says, "Oh no! I failed my math test. I'm going to fail 6th grade. I'm doomed for life!" Which logical fallacy does the student use?
slippery slope
bandwagon
red herring
hasty generalization
A mom argues, "Clean up the mess in your room, Isabel!" Isabel responds, "Sister's room looks like a hurricane hit it!" Which logical fallacy did Isabel use in her argument?
hasty generalization
bandwagon
slippery slope
red herring
A student says, "Vote for Jane! She’s kind-hearted and respectable. She's also in the Pep Squad!" Which rhetorical device does the student use?
ethos
pathos
logos
bandwagon
A student says, "You should really try these baked Cheetos. They have 500 calories less than the regular Cheetos. In fact, they have 700 fewer calories than french fries." The student is using which type of rhetorical device?
pathos
ethos
logos
bandwagon
